1. Don't buy a used car before taking it to a mechanic.
2. I hate paying for TV, especially when all the shows I want to see are online now.
3. Don't sign a contract for something like television unless you know how much it will cost to cancel your subscription.
4. Buying presents for your husband is REALLY fun.
5. Buying presents for your child is even better.
6. Don't plug your cell phone in to recharge unless it's already beeping at you, otherwise you end up with an 18 minute battery life.
7. Don't let your child play with your cell phone, they delete contacts.
8. Meet your neighbors, they're usually nice.
9. Don't go running with a stroller unless it is a jogging stroller, your child could end up with a huge bump/scab/tons of scrapes and you feel horribly guilty for weeks.
10. All little girls should have pretty pink toe nails; all big girls should have sexy red toe nails.
11. Keeping record of all incoming and outgoing money isn't hard and is strangely satisfying.
12. Moving is stressful.
13. Losing baby-weight takes effort. Ha!
14. Paying medical bills is not fun. REMINDER: have next large medical expense within the same year so insurance deductible works for us and not against us!
15. Recliners are amazing.
16. Having a loving husband and curious/adorable daughter is the most rewarding thing in my life.
17. Having sister-in-laws is WONDERFUL.
18. Children make a mess: toys, clothing, diapers, food, etc. etc.
19. The temple is awesome. It is relaxing and reassuring and comforting. It's like visiting a good friend who always makes you feel warm and fuzzy.
20. I truly love my Bradford. I realized today that I've been telling him "I love you" for 4 years now. I'm happy to say that it's still true.
