June 21, 2007

Would I Lie to You?

No, not yet! 

It’s true.  I have a scar on my left palm that I got when I dropped a bottle of seven up and tried to pick up the shards of glass.

I was four years old when it happened.  It was back in the old days when soda came in long-necked glass bottles, usually a six pack, and my grandmother always returned the empties to the store for her $0.20 credit.

As my mother tells the story, it was a hot summer day and she opened a bottle of the fizzy soda and gave me a plastic cup of half 7-Up and half water.  When the bottle empty, apparently I insisted on putting it into the cardboard case. 

Unfortunately I dropped the bottle and it shattered all over the kitchen floor.  My mother went to get the broom and when she turned around I had a shard of glass in my hand and blood all over my palm. 

I cut my palm in a way that had my skin hanging open and my mom panicked.  She grabbed me by the arm, hoisted me onto the kitchen counter and stuck my hand under the sink to rinse it with cold water. 

I didn’t get any stitches, but my mother put a band aid on my palm and applied pressure to the wound.  Turns out it healed nicely, but I have a scar in the shape of a very crooked “J” on my palm.  Or maybe it’s a backwards “7″. 

Congrats to Karen, Nadine and Leslie!  Your answers are correct.  I’m starting to think you know me better than my husband!

June 20, 2007

The Motto-T

My dear, sweet blog friend Elizabeth gave me a great idea.  She loved this entry so much, that my “Screw you, Dickhead!” remark has become her new motto.

She inspired me to create a t-shirt.

You can get your very own vulgar t-shirt here, as well as other tees, bags, bibs and etc.

I’ll be giving away one of these shirts in a contest really soon!  Stay tuned for details!

It’s True, I Really Am a Lefty

No, I’m not referring to politics.  I’m talking about statement number three.

Yes, my nickname as a little girl was Lefty.

When I broke my arm, I had to wear a cast for six weeks.  My “Uncle” J.D. and “Aunts” Jeannie and Linda decided to start calling me Lefty.  They figured I would have to use my left arm and hand while my injury healed, and they loved to tease that my arm may never work again.  Those meanies!

I hated being called Lefty in the beginning.  I remember yelling, “No!  My right arm will heal!  I will be all better!  I promise!”

But the nickname stuck and to this very day, when I see J.D., Jeannie and Linda they address me as Lefty.  I honestly believe they’ve forgotten my name is Dana.

Congrats to Nadine and Leslie!  Your answers are correct! 

You can still play the game!  Post your answers to questions 4 thru 10 in the comments!  Playing at your blog?  Send me your link!

June 19, 2007

What Are You Hiding Under Your Skirt?

The Parent Bloggers Network is holding a fun blast/contest today with the new social bookmarking site for women (and the men who want to get in their heads), Sk*rt. 

PBN’er Laura from Blog Con Queso is one of the minds behind this site (along with Gabby from www.designmom.com), so PBN is collaborating to help them spread the word. 

They are asking folks to post on the topic “What Are You Hiding Under Your Sk*rt?”  

I thought about what to write for many, many hours last night.  I decided to post a picture instead.

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“Nice beaver.”

If you love what’s under my skirt, vote for me at Sk*rt!  (I ain’t too proud to beg, either!)

*Updated — I must clarify that if you do not vote, my chances of winning are slim (this is because I keep voting for every one of my competitors!  I can’t help it!  They all have clever posts!).  And yes, you will need to register at Sk*rt so that you can vote.  It’s worth it!  Trust me!  I love the site.  I spend most of my day there!  Happy Voting!

Want to join this blog blast?  Just post your entry sometime today and e-mail the link to parentbloggers@gmail.com.  Be sure to upload your entry to Sk*rt and tag it “Parent Bloggers Network” (it can be placed under any category).

The winner will be announced on Friday, June 22, and will receive the following prize worth $275.

Good luck!