I have a potty mouth. No, it's NOT a very proud statement. Is it? Anyhow, once I became a mom - wow...has it been 14 years, already? - I tried really hard NOT to swear, especially around the kids.
They have this terrible habit of repeating things, you know?
So, as my children got older and their understanding the improper use of vocabulary got bigger, I started a "potty-mouth" jar. The kids paid 25 cents for each swear word and a dollar was donated for each time one slipped passed mom (or pop) and, let me tell you, I practically paid for our family vacation to Cape May, last year!
Today, we were able to make a rather large donation - with the help of my blogging friends - and I AM PROUD to say that I'm in pretty good company!
Over at my mom blog (yeah...I am one of those, too) I called out bloggers to "Cuss for a Good Cause" and donate $1.00 for each comment I received on the post.
Disclaimer: If you do decide to head over to read the comments, be sure that there aren't any little ones near you (or, any food, or drink, in your mouth) and please understand that THIS IS FOR CHARITY and perhaps the one (and only) time I've allowed for ANY cursing; in my house, anyway!
I am so proud to tell you that we raised a total of $20.00!
In keeping with our mission, good faith and transparency - here is the receipt of the donation to the Ronald McDonald House:
Dear Liz Thompson,
Thank you for your support of Ronald McDonald House of Long Branch.
Transaction ReceiptDONATIONS
Adopt a Family/Share a Night $20.00This is a joint gift from myself and: the readers of the Mom Blog, This Full House
How did you hear about us? thisfullhouse.com
Would you like your donation applied to a specific House? If yes; please indicate:Long Branch
Payment Status Approved
Date Processed Friday, June 20, 2008 6:42 AM
Amount Charged $20.00
Organization Info: Ronald McDonald House of Long BranchOrganization Contact: Lynne Siedentop
732-222-8755
lynne@rmh-cnj.org
I'd like to send out a special thanks to all of our blogging friends kind enough to join in our Cuss for a Cause Campaign:
Connie
elusivek
Melissa
Frieda Nugen
Sherri
hazel
You guys rocked the potty-jar!
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Sigh. I used to be a potty mouth until I married Jesus Junior. Now, I only do it in traffic when he's not around. :-)
Posted by: Amber | June 20, 2008 at 11:33 AM