Planet Mom is having a contest called the “Totally Cool Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure DVD Giveaway/Really Kooky Planet Mom Contest!!” And she’s giving away a totally cool Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure DVD. [Ok, so maybe that part was obvious.] All you have to do is come up with your acronym for PARENT. I happen to work for a company who lives and breaths by acronyms so we spend our free time trying to figure out what some of those acronyms mean. For example, my personal favorite acronym at work is the REAR form which stands for Real Estate Action Request [which essentially means you're moving your rear from one desk to another and need the computer and phone people to come move your connections for you]. So I’m totally ready for Planet Mom’s contest.

Here’s my acronym:

P = Peed on. I think most of us parents have been peed on at least once in our parenting careers.

A = Action Figures. Maybe it’s because I have so many boys, but I feel like action figures are running my life. I step on them in the hallway. I shower with them in the bathroom. I purchase them at the store. I watch them on our TV. Ever since I became a parent they’ve taken over my life.

R = Rich. *laughing hysterically* Ok, so we’re not exactly rich with money, but we’re sure rich with love. Can I get an “awww?”

E = Embarrassing. You might not think you’re embarrassing, but that’s because you don’t have teenagers yet. Trust me, teenagers will remind you of this often, probably daily.

N = Needs a drink. I don’t know how sober parents to do it. My kids have driven me to find a babysitter and have a few margaritas with my girlfriends on several occasions.

T = Tired. Need I say more? In fact I need to go take a nap right now.

Now it’s your turn. Come up with your acronym and email it to Planet Mom for your chance to win. I can’t wait to see what everybody comes up with.

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