Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Is permanent marker really permanent?


The pertinent questions of childhood; how many rocks can you stick up your nose? Where can you hide your dinner if you don't want to eat it? And, is permanent marker really permanent? My four year old, known as Pickle to family and friends has been on a quest to answer these and other important questions. This is what she has come up with so far: How many rocks can you stick up your nose? Only one, and it hurts! Furthermore, it requires a trip to the emergency room, during which you mother will alternatively act hysterical and embarrassed. Question number two: Where can you hide dinner items you don't want to eat? Answer: Nowhere...the family dog will always give you away! Question Number three: Is permanent marker really permanent? Answer: Well, it would appear so. Pickle colored her toenails with black permanent marker in an attempt to find the answer to this age-old question. After several attempts with nail polish remover and numerous scrubbings, her toenails have faded to a murky sort of purple, but we are unable to remove the color.
(BTW, anyone who knows how to remove permanent marker from toenails, without the use of harsh chemicals, please post it here or send me an email)

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