Swearing off swearing challenge anyone?

I would.  At the start of August, I said that my mid-summer resolution was going to be to not curse.

Then I started my current project at work.....

Ok, we can start off on the first of september. Not sure how to 'do' this but maybe we can inspire each other and check in on Friday's or Monday's to see how its going?!?! My DH suggested I start a money pot and put in X amount with each swear... I also think I may ask my son to hold me accountable. Maybe he can benefit by being the gatekeeper?!?

Any other suggestions or guidelines?

As I typed the thing about my son being the gatekeeper...I had images of a warden with a paddle ready to tan my behind with each swear. Then the scene from I think Animal House where a guy is getting paddled but with each smack he utters "thank you Sir, may I have another" ... Now that would be a bit too harsh

I always hear that a money pot is a good motivator.

But then again, if you really want a new tri-toy and want to "justify" your purchase you could just curse like a sailor until the jar is full and then buy your goodies!

I think if I get in this and put out a money pot that new bike will be here real soon... yikes.  My wife has given me the lecture... you don't want your sons first word to me @ssmunch do you?   Secretly I do... but as a responsible parent I cannot allow that to happen.  Especially since I know she'll be in line at the mall and he'll use it at a fellow shopper (probably deserving it) and she'll yell at me. 

September 1st.. ok I'm in.  Maybe I can taper for that this week. 

LOL!!! Haaaa..that is funny! Reminds me of my son ,3 at the time, while waiting in a crowded airport terminal. He had gotten some Skittles from his grandparents as we left but while he and I waited for our plane, he dropped most of them on the floor. I told him sorry charlie, can't eat em off the floor and suggested he sub pretzels I had... um, not a good idea and he let me know. He got all flustered and angry and started shaking the stroller with my coffee on it and his drink and simultaneously he yelled, "I WANT SKITTLES GOD DAMMIT!" oh... if only i could fit under the chairs...so yeah, good time to swear off swearing

hmmmm.... now that is a great idea

well...not going as well as had hoped so far. BUT not to be discouraged completely either... i'm aware so have 'changed' out some words here and there. Doesn't quite have the impact but that is ok.

I'm telling lots of peeps what I'm doing so they can call me out too. My son is in on my mission too but he's a bit too strict because 'booty' is a naughty word to him. I say hogwash cuz to pirates booty is loot not someone's big caboose

Great guys! Crash with cars? Ouch and holy ..... mmmm mmmm

I am doing better but still find I'm swearing (if only under my breath or to myself). So that still is not good and is full of bad vibes when I'm like that. Since drugs are not an option, deep breaths for those trying times seem to help somewhat.

I've enlisted my son as Trashy Mouth Policeman. He's pretty good about catching me AND he's even good about catching me in a 'bad attitude' and say "say it nice mommy" (wow and this is what I've been trying to teach him the last 3 mos!)

I haven't gone to penalizing stuff like cash or the like YET. I'm pretty good with carrying guilt and remorse as it is I just try to keep positive and say things like speak as you'd like to be spoken to etc..

LOL Captain! Oh, what a sight that must have been. But you are dang tootin'! I'd be swearing up a storm myself if someone had messed me up in transition.

I've only said a 4 letter word once, maybe 2 times this month...that's an improvement! My son (4) asks me daily what are bad words. Booty? no, Gdammit yes, f..., YES! Oh please don't let him repeat that at preschool!!!!

Why not? Or did h*ll free over already

I guess that deserves some latitude.  The nerve of some persons anyways! 

Hi VikingMom..yeah, technically it ended at the end of September.... it was more or less on an honors system and unfortunately, I swore too effin much BUT did make improvements and have recruited my DH because he's much worse than I am.