Blogosphere Celebrations

There seems to be so much going on around the blogosphere this week. Lots of celebrations and lots of people gearing up for summer.

First, be sure to check out my giveaways here. Florastor Kids end 5/5 and the Aurora Photo Editing Software ends 5/7.

MomDot is celebrating Trisha's 31st birthday with 31 different bloggers. Be sure to check out MomDot each day to find out where the party's being held.
Over at Through Hazel Eyes, Tara is celebrating her little one's first birthday. Be sure to head over and join in the party.Jacqueline from Blessings Abound is gearing up for the Ultimate Blog Carnival which will be held at Live Giveaways. Be sure to check out the details before the party starts on May 4th.
Finally, a Summer Block Party will be kicking off this week at the Mom Buzz, Life in a House of Blue, As They Grow Up, and Look What Mom Found. The party wouldn't be complete without sponsors. Here's the rundown of what you will be seeing:

Sizzling Summer Prize Pack (Prize Pack A - $900)

Vado Pocket Video Camera, Bumbleride Flyer, Peek for E-mail, UV Skinz Shirt, Shapewear, Toddler Glasses from Eyes Cream Shades, Blurb.com, Intelligent First Aid Kit , VictoriaPZurcher Personalized Kids Stainless Steel Water Bottles, VanOodles CDs, No Throws, Dunkin Donuts
Wear Your Shades Prize Pack (Prize Pack B - $700)
Vado Pocket Video Camera, Tuga Sunwear, Shapewear, Blurb.com, Keeta Collection - $70 Gift Card, Kokopax Baby Carrier, VanOodles CDs, No Throws, Safety Mate Talking First Aid Kit, VictoriaPZurcher Personalized Kids Stainless Steel Water Bottles
Cool Summer Prize Pack (Prize Pack C - $400)
Vado Pocket Video Camera, Shapewear, UV Skinz Bucket Hat, Blurb.com, Kushies, VanOodles CDs, Cuisinart Icecream Maker
Other $900 worth of prizes from other fabulous sponsors include:

Bissell Versus, Casio EX-S12, Boob-Eez, LTDChix -Laundry Shirt, Blurb.com - (2 More Winners!), SockGram, FlipFlops, Going to Grandma's Suitcase, Protectabub-stroller shade or car seat shade, Pedipeds, Breezy Bags reusable bags, Anklet from The Jewelry Box, Baby Banz, Mutsy Grow Up Seat, Eyes Cream Shades , Revolution Foods Jammy Sammy Sampler and Kids TShirt, WallarooHats, gr8x.net Diaper Bag, Dozen Dunkin Donuts, Little Fit, Popits, Sheer Tan Starter Set with 6 Sheer Tan Sunless Tanning Aerosols

Small Talk Six: School Days

Today over at Small Talk Six, they want to know 6 things you always wondered about any of your teachers or professors when you were in school.

1. I always wondered if my 11th grade English teacher was truly crazy. She would dye her hair crazy colors, come to school in wacky clothes, and tell the most off the wall stories. I have no idea where she got her energy or "individuality" from.

2. I was curious if my 8th grade teacher ever lost his toupee. You always see in movies where people end up wearing it crooked or it blows off their head. I wanted to know if it ever happened in real life.

3. In college, I had a professor announce that he "loved moms" after I mentioned my son in class. I always wondered if he was hitting on me or if it just came out sounding odd.

4. In elementary school, I always wondered what teachers did all summer. Because, you know, they don't have anything else to do but teach. Ahh, to be young and uninformed.

5. When I was little, I wanted to know if my teachers felt bad when they yelled at someone or gave out bad grades. It just seemed like such a terrible thing to do, especially through the eyes of a 7 year old.

6. I had a professor once who gave me perfect scores on almost every test and paper-even when there were wrong answers. I always wondered why. (And no, it wasn't the same one from #3!)

What about your teachers made you wonder?

Tears Today

This is how we feel today:

It's been a rough morning.