Life lessons for my daughters

Learn from your mistakes.

Be yourself.

Play in mud puddles.

Learn to drive stick shift.

Call people back.

Sing in the shower.

When given the opportunity, wear a costume.

Never take a picture, you wouldn't want your Dad to see.

People can change, but you can't change them. 

At least try.

Never shove someone off of a boat. (  A pool is ok )

Dance crazy.

Read everything you can.

Stand up for what is right, even if you stand alone.

Pet puppies.

Smile.

Don't smoke. ( if you do....quit!)

Hold the door open, even if you have to stand there forever.

There is a moment when arguing you know you are wrong. Stop arguing. 

You can tell me your secrets.

Tip well.

Walk barefoot.

When wearing a skirt, use the finger tip rule, even as an adult.

Coloring your hair, is a lifetime commitment.

Catch lightning bugs.

Return shopping carts.

Wear your seatbelt.

Take bubble baths. 

A wrap dress is flattering on everyone.

Be responsible.

Drink milk.

Let loose.

Respect your mother.

Eating ONLY cures hunger.

Notice the beauty around you.

Watch the amount of caffeine you take in. ( I have set a bad example)

Read fine print.

Righty tighty, lefty loosey.

Don't get hair cuts on a whim. or tattoos. 

Take naps. 

Don't sleep your day away.

Don't over pack.  

Don't call anyone's home phone after 9pm.

Study hard.

Travel often.

ALWAYS use your manners.

Don't be afraid to say no.

Keep your credit good.

Always wheat bread.

Offer your seat to a pregnant lady.

Wash your face.

Send thank you notes. 

Call your Dad often.

Don't live beyond your means.

Don't obsess over weight.

Never marry a man that doesn't say blesss you when you sneaze.

Be loyal, pick a team, and stick with them.

Buy a cute umbrella.

Don't eat yellow snow.

Pretty aint enough.

Always look for the toilet paper before you sit down.

Cry.

You can't have the best of everything, but you can make the best out of anything.

Don't wear white shoes till after Easter.

Go to church.

Always wear clean underwear.

Wear sunscreen. 

Don't grocery shop hungry.

Get an education, than career, than married, then kids....that order.

God is watching. 

Your dates are not allowed to do anything to you he wouldn't do to your Dad.

Life is too short....order the fries.

Don't scowl...you'll get wrinkles.

Be a trend setter.

Rememer, that I love you more than any other person in the world.