Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Why yes, I am a retarded asshole

Remember that time I gave myself a third degree burn while making rice? Good times. Or the time I fell in the ocean while I was holding Porgie? Good times. Well I have a new one for you. I nearly broke my damn finger while doing laundry yesterday.

It all started out innocently enough. I carried a load of laundry down to the basement and tossed it on the floor in front of the washing machine. I flipped the lid open and reached down to grab the dirty clothes. But before I could pick up any of the clothes, the lid slammed back down onto my poor little pinky finger. It hurt like a motherfucker. I stood there, waving my gimpy finger around, and cursing like a sailor. Just thinking about it makes me cringe. So painful.

After I calmed down, I noticed that my finger was swollen and purple. Here is some photographic evidence...
I can still bend my finger, so I guess it is not broken. But holy cow, DO NOT TOUCH MY FINGER, because it really hurts.

Obviously, doing the laundry is entirely way too dangerous for me. Therefore, I think my husband should assume responsibility of this household chore. The end.
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32 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 29, 2008 at 2:53 PM

    hahah "the Hazards of being a mom" I just rolled my ankle while hiking with my toddler on my back. Last summer I sprained my wrist picking up too many things at once. My doc said that moms get more hand injuries than people realize. She had to wear a splint on her finger because her son kicked it while she was tying his shoe! AHHHH DANGER wILL ROBINSON!

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  2. JenJuly 29, 2008 at 3:04 PM

    I hate it when I hurt myself really stupidly. I have bruises all over my legs from ramming into things- I simply have no TIME to pay attention to where I am going, I guess.

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  3. mooJuly 29, 2008 at 3:09 PM

    lmao that husband will have to do laundry from now on ... because it is TOO HAZARDOUS to your health!

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  4. Laura MarchantJuly 29, 2008 at 3:10 PM

    Oh my god lord! That looks painful!

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  5. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxJuly 29, 2008 at 3:20 PM

    I completely agree. In fact, I will be mounting a campaign for my husband to do all the laundry as well. Your injury is not in vain, no! You serve as a warning to all who must do laundry, and I will not take it lightly!

    ::teehee::

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  6. amandaJuly 29, 2008 at 3:20 PM

    once again i love your photographic evidence :) i mean it looks gross and all, but i like the proof.

    and clearly the husband should assume all laundry duty until further notice.

    stay away from the machine friend.

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  7. Mama SmurfJuly 29, 2008 at 3:27 PM

    OUCH! Fingers are the worst! I pinched 3 of my fingers in between the panels of our garage door once and I've never before or since known that kind of pain. Maybe you should start wearing protective garments while doing household chores...clearly they are a danger!

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  8. AmandaJuly 29, 2008 at 4:10 PM

    Ouch!
    You might have broken it, it looks really sore :(
    Yep, your other half will HAVE to do all household jobs while your finger heals! Especially the dishes, ironing, washing, hoovering...!
    l,
    Amanda xx

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  9. AnthJuly 29, 2008 at 4:47 PM

    Ouch! I hate when that kind of stuff happens. Your husband should DEFINITELY take over the laundry duties.

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  10. MelissaJuly 29, 2008 at 4:56 PM

    ummm...have it checked if the swelling doesn't go down by tomorrow. I broke a metatarsal last year and didn't realize it for three days because "I could move my toes".

    But dh should do the laundry, just in case...

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  11. DanaJuly 29, 2008 at 5:02 PM

    I've done that before and it hurts, I know!! I'm sorry - hope your finger feels better soon!

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  12. TabithaJuly 29, 2008 at 5:40 PM

    Oh goodness ~ that does look painfull!!! I hope that it is all better soon! I agree ~ it is definitly too dangerous for you to carry on with the washing duties ha ha !!
    love and hugs XXXXXXX

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  13. UnknownJuly 29, 2008 at 6:38 PM

    ouch, that almost happened to me last week but i got my fingers out of the way.

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  14. ChastityJuly 29, 2008 at 6:41 PM

    Ouch! That really does sound painful.

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  15. AwakeJuly 29, 2008 at 6:54 PM

    Laughing at your pictures!

    Hope that heals soon.

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  16. RachelJuly 29, 2008 at 8:47 PM

    Oh christy. I wish I could send you some ice. That story stinks but very funny and only you could have told it so damn well. HUGS

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  17. KrisJuly 29, 2008 at 9:30 PM

    Oh no!!! Why is it that it's always teh most embarrassing way possible that we hurt ourselves? Seriously...

    Hope it gets better soon...

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  18. AntropólogaJuly 29, 2008 at 9:40 PM

    You sure know how to make things exciting!

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  19. Just JiffJuly 30, 2008 at 9:02 AM

    OUCH!!! Yes, I think laundry should def be hubby's chore from here on out.

    Can you claim workman's comp?

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  20. CarrieJuly 30, 2008 at 11:01 AM

    Awww, poor baby. I'd kiss it and make it feel better if I wasnt 13 hours or so away.....

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  21. AnonymousJuly 30, 2008 at 3:23 PM

    That makes my stomach turn just thinking about it. As a 90% SAHM, I encounter those incidents often. As a licensed massage therapist, I can't afford to hurt my hands or arms. Ever. When mama gets hurt, mama doesn't work. When mama doesn't work, mama doesn't get paid. Vicious circle.

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  22. daniJuly 30, 2008 at 3:37 PM

    OUCH!!! that looks bad, christy; i hope it's getting better. laundry is far too dangerous for you to be attempting. john really should take that chore over for you, ha!!!
    love,
    dani

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  23. TEACHBROECKJuly 30, 2008 at 4:34 PM

    God I love your posts! Sorry about the finger OUCH!

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  24. AnonymousJuly 30, 2008 at 5:01 PM

    OUCH! That really looks painful! I'm with you...I'm clumsy and I don't think I should have to do anything at my house....but I guess since I'm single....that would be a dumb idea! :)

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  25. JessicaJuly 30, 2008 at 5:26 PM

    O U C H. I totally agree. I think your husband should take over laundry from now on. It is way to dangerous for you.

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  26. AnonymousJuly 30, 2008 at 8:38 PM

    Scrubbing toilets is definitely out of the question, too. You know, just broaden it to anything with a lid...trash cans, pots and pans...the fridge door swings, that's a hazard, isn't it? No grocery shopping, either.

    Why can't moms get some worker's comp?

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  27. NellieJuly 30, 2008 at 9:42 PM

    Oh no. That sucks! It looks like it hurts SO bad! Is it better yet? How can you pick up kids? Change diapers? Feed babies? With one hand!?

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  28. AnonymousJuly 30, 2008 at 9:47 PM

    "It's an old laundry injury..." Definitely one I'll be using in the future...

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  29. MadgeJuly 30, 2008 at 10:26 PM

    yeah, housekeeping is a contact sport -- things they don't tell us.

    sit down. have some cookies.

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  30. KeithJuly 31, 2008 at 1:16 AM

    God bless you! I identify completely.... Yet, I have no one to assume my lioving functions, yet. So, with every bump, bruise, and scrapoe, I have to thank God I am alive, and move on.

    I do like the pictures. Keep posting. You have a fun blog

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  31. AnonymousJuly 31, 2008 at 2:45 AM

    Ouch. I really hope that calms down overnight and nothing is broken!
    I know the feeling, my speciality however is burns. If there is something hot around (oven, iron, whatever...) it's guaranteed I will brand myself on it.

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  32. BecksAugust 2, 2008 at 12:43 AM

    That really sucks the big one!! I always knew laundry was dangerous. Now I have proof and reason to not do it.

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