Dear Mom of the Year Selection Committee,
I would like to thank you for considering me for this year's Mom of the Year Award. There were times over the past couple of months when I thought I actually had a chance. I mean, I've been reading stories, baking cookies, painting butcher paper, singing songs, cuddling little ones and teaching life's lessons with the best of them. I really felt like 2009 would be some of my finest work yet!
So it is with much regret that I must respectfully withdraw from the competition. You see, we had a little incident in the Giddens household last week. It was nothing really. Just a little mishap. Well, ok, so maybe it was more than just an incident. More like a major catastrophe. But everyone's ok! I promise! And believe me, the pictures look worse than it actually is (sortof).
But you see, I have a very active three year old little boy. Who loves to get in to all sorts of messes. And touch things he's not supposed to touch.
And even though I try, I can't keep my eyes on him ALL THE TIME.
So I thank you for the honor, but since Everett figured out how to turn on a blowtorch and managed to burn his face. And singe his outer eyelashes. And some of his hair. I just feel like it would be inappropriate to accept any nomination, let alone an award, at this time. In fact, I may have to put myself out of the running indefinitely.
Regards,
Everett's Very Embarrassed and Remorse-Filled Mom
30 comments:
OUCH! Yikes! That's one my crazy boys never even did. I'm glad he's OK.
big knives, yes, but I don't even know what to do with a blow torch! glad he's ok. i don't think less of you. i'd still nominate you for mother of the year. accidents happen, and it makes a good story, right? :)
A blowtorch?? Wow. If I was in charge of the committee...I'd still TOTALLY nominate you.
OH MY HEAVENS!!!!? How scary!!! I am so glad it wasn't worse, what a trooper- both of you!! I still think you're a great mom. It's not like YOU gave him the blowtorch and said "Hey! Fun toy!" If that was the case, then we may have to talk. I know it's hard, but you still rock.
Are you serious? A blow torch? That's gotta hurt!
Coming from a family of 4 boys... nothing surprises me but that is definitely a new one!
Oh man! Add one to the list of city-living perks: No room for a blowtorch. :)
If you were using the blow torch to make creme brulee, then my hat is off to you for that :-). Poor kid--I totally sympathize with the "child got injured because of me" thing...We are definitely not in the parent of the year running. Hope he heals quickly!
Sad and scary story! Great and witty way to share it! He is still one handsome boy!
He's still happy! Such a cute cute kid!
i think you are still eligible for mom of the year! at least now everett knows that it is not a good idea to play with the VERY HOT thing! one less thing you have to worry about! poor little guy. he came awfully close to his little eye! so glad he's okay. once again.... very creative blog entry.
Whoa. That is crazy!
i would take you out of the competition if the house was burned down. but it's not so you're still good. congratulations on making it through this one. go eat some ice cream. and share with everett.
hahaha. love the way you've captured this memory! i am so glad he is okay. (and i still think you're a good mom).
Holy cow! A blow torch?!?! I bet you both were terrified! I'm so glad that it wasn't worse!
Ow! Poory kid! And poor mommy!!! I gotta say though, of all the ways to injure yourself, a blowtorch is pretty cool. He can brag about that to his friends when he's older.
oh my gosh! smart kid....
Yowzer! Yikes!
How long does a blow torch have to be on to create a mark like that?!?!?! Whoa, that is wild. How is it healing? The things kids get into......man oh man! I really like how you did this post, so clever. See you always find the postive and funny side in everything! No worries-you are still an excellent mom!
Love, Chelsea
Wow! That's awful. Don't beat yourself up over it.
Yikes! The poor boy. I'm going to guess he will not do that again. You are still an awesome mom. Thanks for sharing. :)
Just looking at it makes me hurt! Smart kid, I don't even know how to use a blowtorch. Maybe he could teach me.
And about our roots, well they have asked if we would like to go back and Jason said yes. Know we haven't heard anything else in two weeks. So we are not sure.
WHAT! Why do own a blow torch??? And why have you stopped coming to play group :(
How?? That's crazy! Is his cheek going to be ok?
Wow! That is scary...also provided Brad with another piece of reasoning (ahem, excuse) as to why he is not handy around the house...not handy = no blow torches and such = no chance of Jackson burning his face.....nevermind the fact that he keeps lidocaine, needles, and other supplies around that he would need to stich one of us up "just in case"...I'm sure Jackson could do no harm to himself if he ever got into Brad's 'medicine survival cabinet' :)
oh man that is a wicked looking burn!! but don't beat yourself up -- things happen, especially with boys! you're a great mom!
LOL! only you could make a funny post about it. Don't feel bad your a mommy not an alien with 100 eye balls!
Ahhh, Natalie! Poor little guy. You still are super mom to me and my example of perfect motherhood! I am afraid that our little Sofia might follow in Everett's footsteps. She is our little adventurer...
are you ever going to post again? i don't mean to be rude. there must be something you can write about. you have such nice meter and prose. please. there, you got it out of me.
NAT!! your blog looks great! looks like you figured everything out. nice work! the 3-column layout works really good for all your extras on the side. K.I.T. :)
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