A Bit Belated

This post, inspired by Emily, is late.  But I wanted to share. 

Lessons I've Learned from My Mom:

- Cookies are made from scratch

- Everything can be improved

- A clean house is a happy house

- Laugh at your husband's dumb jokes

- Support family in the things they want to do

- Take piano lessons.  Or dance lessons.  Or do choir.  Choose what you want.

- Service is as much intent as it is action.

- Service is a daily activity.

- Serving someone is loving them.

- Make up covers acne.  Sort of.

- Always be modest.  It's classy.

- I am a child of God

- The home is the happiest place on earth.

- Disneyland is the second happiest place on earth.

- Always wash your hands

- Prayer works

- It's ok to rely on others when you need help

- Travel is better than toys. The memories last longer

- Keep family traditions

- Make family traditions

- Don't microwave butter when baking.  Unless it's Lavonne Maloney's bread recipe

- Dont go into gift shops.  Too much temptation

- Read your scriptures every day

- Study the Ensign

- Always wear sunscreen

- Don't get your hair stuck in a round brush

- How to get your stuck hair out of a round brush

- Gold and silver can go together

- Take pills in a spoon of jam.  "A Spoonful of Sugar" and all that.

- Molasses is good to eat by the spoonful.  As is butter

- Don't pop your knuckles

- Sex is great

- Always wear a slip

- Watch General Conference- all four sessions.  Always.

- Know how to sew.  At least a little

- Take photographs and display them

- Adoption is awesome

- Family is forever

Happy Mother's Day to my mom. :)