Little Things That Mean Alot

Andrea has this list & I love it. I am recording my favorites

to remind me that little things really do mean alot.

1. Minty breath
2. Birthday cards
3. Clean fingernails
4. Sincere compliments
5. "Please" & "thank you"
6. A sparkling clean fridge
7. Finding time for a walk
8. Hugging your child every day
9. Passing along a book you love
10. Hand written thank-you letters
11. Edging your lawn after mowing
12. Calling your mom just to say hi
13. Paying back borrowed money-fast
14. Wet napkins when you serve BBQ
15. A sense of humor in a bad situation
16. Wiping the bathroom sink every day
17. Letting someone else have the parking space
18. Turning off the lights when you leave a room
19. Surprise notes tucked in lunch boxes & siutcases
20. Letting the woman with just 2 items go ahead of you

We are so different.

MONEY

• A man will pay $2 for a $1 item he needs.
• A woman will pay $1 for a $2 item that she doesn't need, but it's on sale!

BATHROOM

• A man has 6 items in his bathroom: toothbrush & toothpaste, shaving cream, razor, a bar of soap, & a towel.
• The average # of items in a typical woman's bathroom is 337. A man would not be able to identify more than 20 of these items.

FUTURE

• A woman worries about the future until she gets a husband.
• A man never worries about the future until he gets a wife.

SUCCESS

• A successful man is one who makes more money than his wife can spend.
• A successful woman is one who can find such a man.

OFFSPRING

• A woman knows all about her children. She knows about dentist appointments, best friends, favorite foods, secret fears & hopes & dreams.
• A man is vaguely aware of some short people living in the house.

Did You Know...

• I would not be a blogger today , if not for my best friend, Thank you so much Andrea. You are the absolute best!
• I was born on Saturday June 7th, in Davenport, Iowa.
• I love my name, Karilyn Renee, Thank you Mom.
• I admire my mother for the way she lives her life.
  
• I look up to my sister Tammy, because she is practically perfect in every way that I am not.
  
• I believe everything happens for a reason.
• I am so lucky. I am so blessed.
  
• The greatest miracle happened to me on Tuesday October 19, 1999. I became a mother.
• I loved her before she was born. I named her Julia Renee.
• I am a big Julia Roberts fan.
• I love to spoil Julia, and I love to pamper myself.
• I will never get tired of hearing Julia say "You are the best mom in the world."
• I have been a single mother since 2003, and it is not so bad. Maybe because I have the best child in the whole world!
• I am grateful to have a child that is filled with compassion. Julia makes me feel so special & appreciated. She constantly reminds me what life is all about, & keeps me grounded. I am truly honored & privileged to be her mother.
  
• I know that my Heavenly Father loves me. He knows me personally & that is why he sent me an angel....Julia.
• I can heal owiees with magic kisses and a hug.
• Julia has her own blog...check it out!
  
• I love each of my four sisters for spending time with Julia, and loving her so much.
  
• Julia is back east for 2 weeks visiting her newest cousin Brock. Thank you Ryszard & Jocelyn for inviting her. I miss her to bits and pieces!
• I have lived in Italy, Iowa, California, Maryland, Georgia, & Utah.
• I have vacationed in Cancun, Mexico. Maui and Oahu, Hawaii.
• I love spending time at the beach with Julia.
  
• What happens in Hawaii stays in your heart forever.
• My favorite breakfast is Cheerios.
• My favorite food is salmon.
  
• White chocolate molten cake @ Chili's is divine!
  
• My favorite time to go to the grocery store is 6 a.m.
• My favorite color is blue. Are you surprised?
  
• I had my ears pierced on my sweet 16th birthday.
• I pierced Julia's ears when she was 2 months old.
• I love being 30 something.
• I love Yoga.
• I love having a productive day.
• I love receiving cards or letters from my friends & family.
  
• Money management is fun for me. I like to save money.
  
• I have never bounced a check in my life.
• The best things in life are not things!
• Don is the greatest boss. It is a pleasure to work with him everyday.
  
• I am not bossy, I just have better ideas.
• I have no problem asking for help, or getting directions.
• I have no gray hair, and neither does my mom.
• I want to be a better listener, and more patient.
  
• I purchased my first car when I was 16. It was a '89 Ford Mustang.
  
• I currently drive a Mach 1 Mustang. I love it, but it is a little scary in the snow.
  
• My mom & me are the only ones in my family who can drive a stick shift.
  
• When I was little I touched a cactus after my mother warned me it was dangerous & that it would hurt if I did. Well...it looked so soft, so I touched it anyway. My mom spent the night picking out the stickers over the bathroom sink. Thank you Mom. I love you!