Fireflies and Crickets: February 2011

25Things You May Not Know About Paula

10 More Things I Learned From My Mom

Always call your mother. She worries about you.
Use pretty tablecloths to protect your dining room table.
Always have music playing while you're cleaning. It makes the work easier.
Have lots of sharpened pencils by the phone.
Always carry lipstick and a little package of Kleenex in your purse.
Carnations last longer than roses.
Always carry a book with you. You'll never know when you'll need something to do while you're waiting.
You can never have enough white tops because they go with everything.
Always have an ample supply of toilet paper on hand just in case company comes.
Use Comet when cleaning the sink.

15 Things I Learned From My Mother

Work hard but enjoy your life while you're able.
Enjoy going out to dinner with your family at least once a week.
Give gifts that are special and meaningful.
Whenever you write, make sure it is correct in spelling, grammar, and puncuation.
Always have Hershey's kisses on the coffee table for family and guests.
Take out the trash in your car everyday.
Make 3 batches of fluffy tapioca at a time because 1 is never enough.
Romantic comedies are the best kind of movies.
If you enjoy a TV show, watch it over and over again.
Make each holiday special, especially Christmas.
Water your plants.
Love your kids no matter what they do.
Always tell the truth.
Accesorize with jewelry.
Keep your house clean at all times.

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