What Not to Wear. I watch that show religiously each week, astounded at the participant's crazy attire. I'm usually exhausted after a long day of laundry, disciplining, and serving, feeding, and bathing 5 children (sometimes 7; I babysit as well). I've usually spent the day clothed in sweatpants and ill-fitting t-shirts. After all, I'm taking care of a billion kids; why on earth would I dress up?
So, do I really have an excuse to laugh at the What Not to Wear participants? I've been pondering my life and my appearance, and I've discussed with Brian several times my daily sweat pant apparel. About a week ago, I was discussing the topic with Brian when I asked, "You don't care if I hang out in sweats all day, do you?" His response. "No. But I definitely notice when you get dressed up." I hadn't anticipated that reply. I just wanted him to tell me what I wanted to hear.
How do I take this response? Do I begin to strive for perfection each day, even if I spend my days cleaning up accidents by children who didn't quite make it to the bathroom on time? Or, do I continue making myself look presentable only once or twice a week so that my husband is never quite sure what he has to look forward to? I don't know.
I can't bring myself to attempt the first. I am a mother of 5; no amount of makeup, nail polish, or designer attire change the fact that I'm a permanent puke cleaner upper/ diaper changer. Many people may say that a frumpy housewife may cause a man to look elsewhere. I say, what kind of loser man is that? I'm pretty sure my husband loves me, despite my sad appearance and sweat pants. And really, is there any excuse (regardless of appearance) for a man's eyes to wander? I think not!!!
So if I'm being honest with myself, I'll probably continue to be a sweats wearing, laundry battling, fashion non-participant. I'll continue to watch my reality TV and laugh at the sad, sad participants, and I'll continue to do what I do best; take care of my kids' and home's needs, and my adoring husband will just have to adore me for my personality.
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What are you talking about??? You're beautiful inside and out! You would have to try really, really hard to look bad! My son loves you more than anything, along with the rest of us! And by the way, thank you so much for being such a wonderful mother to my precious grand-children and a great wife to my son! I think you are the best and I couldn't have picked a better person for my son to spend his life with!!!
There are a million reasons why Brian loves you! I loved your post, maybe because I can completely relate to what you said. Who wants to be wearing trendy and not to mention uncomfortable jeans all day when you are doing all the fun jobs we get to do. I am all for sporting the comfy clothes. Keep laughing at "What not to Wear" and I will continue to eat ice cream while watching "The Biggest Loser."
This post made me laugh! I feel you! Working from home, there are days that I don't even put on a bra. Now that I have a nanny, I do at least three days a week but the rest, why bother? I like to think of it as a surprise for Mark every night when he comes home- will I be showered, shaved, hair done or still sporting the pants I wore to bed? It keeps them guessing! :)
But here's the thing...you never look frumpy to me! Relax! You've gotten your hair done in the last 3 months, right? Then you're doing better than 99% of people on WNTW. Give yourself a pat on the back, do what you do, and get dressed up when you go out on the town (with me, preferably).
I remember when I was a teen Marsha told me she never got dressed till just before Mike got home. At the time I thought it was weird but now as I slap of mascara at 5:15pm I think I understand. I will say now that my sisters are in there 40's with teens I see them with their high heels and designer bags with no zippy cups in them and remind myself I will get there one day too
If frumpy is what you are then you've given the word a beautiful new meaning. But just for kicks maybe we should try out for what not to wear!
hahaha- I think I could say ditto to everything you just said. Awesome!
I'm amazed you have time to take a shower. Enjoy the comfort of sweats and be glad you don't have to put on skinny jeans to impress someone.
OH MY GOSH! You look beautiful every time I see you! Seriously never seen you look "frumpy." But I know how you feel. I have gotten better at getting dressed every day, LOL, but I still rarely put on makeup anymore. And my husband doesn't tell me he notices when I do!
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