OK, so lastnight I started some sort of midlife crisis. I'm totally serious now, stop laughing. It all started with this mother/daughter YW activity where the mothers dressed up like their daughter and vice versa. The Chapman girls got all glitzed up and accessorized (cause Jana is good at that). Jana put on her low top converse, t-shirt, capri jeans, with a cute bandana in her hair. I put on something similar, a little louder, big dangling earrings (Marly wishes she could wear) and flip flops. Totally Marly. As a joke, I said, you ought to wear a dress and be the RS President. I knew she wouldn't go for it, because I feel like I'm in costume when I'm dressed like that myself. So, she donned a pair of tennishoes, jeans, football t-shirt, and a bandanna covering her hair like Aunt Jemima. I felt a little weird seeing her like that, but the worst part was when we walked into the room where all the YW, their moms, and their leaders were and it felt like a riot of laughter erupted as they all commented on how Marly looked exactly like her mom!! I became a little self conscioius. (If any of them are reading this, don't feel bad, I hold no malice towards any of you, it was a wake up call if I ever needed one). That YW activity wasn't for any of those girls as much as it was for me. When did I stop caring about how I looked? I looked cute in high school. I always wore makeup, I dressed cute (even though I bought most of my clothes second hand), and my hair was always done nicely.
I know I never loved to shop but now that I have 7 other people to shop for, I hate to shop for clothes for myself, I mean, I really loathe shopping. It is just one more thing on my never ending list of things to do. It doesn't help that I don't have my 110 pound body to doll up anymore. I blame it on the 80's with the leggins over the baggy and long sweaters. In the 90's, I wore those awful elastic waist stretch pants (one size fits all) and blouses. When I moved to Albuquerque, it was cold so I went to sweat pants and sweatshirts. When my kids started playing organized sports, I bought my shirt to show my spirit. I even have made jokes about how if my kids didn't play sports, I don't know what I would wear most days. I'm pathetic. As I look in my closet, I actually counted 5 pair of jeans, two black pants, one khaki pair, and one blue plaid capri pants. 5 button down shirts and 11 women's t-shirts, most of which I never wear. And, all my laundry is clean!! In my drawer, I have 4 pair of athletic type shorts, and 4 pair of jogging pants and (drumroll please...) 15 sports t-shirts, either navy, gold, purple, or gray. I'm depressed.
So, I need some shopping therapy. If anyone out there wants to film me secretly and put me on TLC's What Not To Wear t.v. show, be my guest. I have a good angle and I know they'll choose me - Mother of 6, beginning college, RS President, football board member, etc. I'm ready for a $5000 Visa shopping card and a trip to New York. Stacy and Clinton could work wonders with me.
So, a few goals I have set for myself: 1 - Shower daily wether I go anywhere or not. 2 - Put on foundation and mascara every day. 3 - No more bandanas in my hair unless they are worn like a headband, cute like. 4 - Wear my t-shirts to work out in and on Saturday at the games. 5 - Wear earrings. That's it, doesn't seem to hard to most of you, but I will struggle everyday with it.
Let's not mistake my attitude about my appearance as laziness, because I like to think I am anything but lazy. My house is usually straightened, my kids get their homework done, instruments practiced, we read our scriptures and pray daily, and I cook at least 4 times a week, I exercise, etc., etc., etc. I can get more accomplished in one day than many people get done in 3 days (except Darcey). I am well read, I am in a writer's group, and I can tell you at least one fabulous thing about almost every one of the 160 sisters in my ward, and I know what is going on in the lives of my closest neighbors. At some point in my life, I decided to put ME last on my "to do" list. Not anymore!
Did this come off to anyone as a pity party? OK, it kinda was, but I feel way better now and now all my closest blogging friends can know my secret. Hee hee.
I know I never loved to shop but now that I have 7 other people to shop for, I hate to shop for clothes for myself, I mean, I really loathe shopping. It is just one more thing on my never ending list of things to do. It doesn't help that I don't have my 110 pound body to doll up anymore. I blame it on the 80's with the leggins over the baggy and long sweaters. In the 90's, I wore those awful elastic waist stretch pants (one size fits all) and blouses. When I moved to Albuquerque, it was cold so I went to sweat pants and sweatshirts. When my kids started playing organized sports, I bought my shirt to show my spirit. I even have made jokes about how if my kids didn't play sports, I don't know what I would wear most days. I'm pathetic. As I look in my closet, I actually counted 5 pair of jeans, two black pants, one khaki pair, and one blue plaid capri pants. 5 button down shirts and 11 women's t-shirts, most of which I never wear. And, all my laundry is clean!! In my drawer, I have 4 pair of athletic type shorts, and 4 pair of jogging pants and (drumroll please...) 15 sports t-shirts, either navy, gold, purple, or gray. I'm depressed.
So, I need some shopping therapy. If anyone out there wants to film me secretly and put me on TLC's What Not To Wear t.v. show, be my guest. I have a good angle and I know they'll choose me - Mother of 6, beginning college, RS President, football board member, etc. I'm ready for a $5000 Visa shopping card and a trip to New York. Stacy and Clinton could work wonders with me.
So, a few goals I have set for myself: 1 - Shower daily wether I go anywhere or not. 2 - Put on foundation and mascara every day. 3 - No more bandanas in my hair unless they are worn like a headband, cute like. 4 - Wear my t-shirts to work out in and on Saturday at the games. 5 - Wear earrings. That's it, doesn't seem to hard to most of you, but I will struggle everyday with it.
Let's not mistake my attitude about my appearance as laziness, because I like to think I am anything but lazy. My house is usually straightened, my kids get their homework done, instruments practiced, we read our scriptures and pray daily, and I cook at least 4 times a week, I exercise, etc., etc., etc. I can get more accomplished in one day than many people get done in 3 days (except Darcey). I am well read, I am in a writer's group, and I can tell you at least one fabulous thing about almost every one of the 160 sisters in my ward, and I know what is going on in the lives of my closest neighbors. At some point in my life, I decided to put ME last on my "to do" list. Not anymore!
Did this come off to anyone as a pity party? OK, it kinda was, but I feel way better now and now all my closest blogging friends can know my secret. Hee hee.
7 comments:
This was hilarous, and even funnier in person, but I think too many of us can relate to this blog, but I think you hit the nail on the head and it is to put ourselves on our to-do list and not just our kids/ husband/ house/callings/etc...I think it is funny that we both set a showering goal within 24 hours of each other haha....actually, it is hilarous. I am still laughing about it. I hate to shower. Anyhow, you do totally look younger when you wear foundation and mascara....but I tell you that already. it just makes you stand out...it enhances what your momma gave you! Here's to your mid-life....may it be ever more interesting than your first 30 plus...and here's to me getting my 4 year old off of my back about my exercise regimen...... Oh, I think you are one of the busiest, accomplished Mom's I know.....
ahhhhhhh Stacy! As I read this (not only is it funny!) but I think "Wow, does she see that her priorities as just where they should be"....OK WAIT! You DO need to give yourself time, ABSOLUTELY, and if that means for you buying clothes, makeup, and hair...DO IT, but give yourself time in what YOU like to do. The looks thing, oh please, You are one of those people -because you are doing the stuff you should- that glow with or without all the glam. I absolutely LOVE being around you. I think your darling and your personality shines brighter than any pimped out ensemble out there! There have been HUNDREDS of times I have thought to myself..."No matter how long I spend getting ready to leave (not much to work with on top of that) No matter how much $ I spend on a outfit...I STILL look so so because of my spirit". Sad...I know, yes THAT is MY confession! I love you and all the energy and Christ like attributes you carry. I don’t just say that because of your 'pity party'...I have thought that about you long ago. That says allot because I don’t think much about other people. It takes to much time away from me. Hahaha KIDDING! But hey I agree DO ALL YOU can for you, whether that is Makeup or not. Everyone looks better with Makeup, hellloooo NEVER come over without mine on because WOW, I scare myself. I cant believe anyone can get away without. So hats off to you - I know your bringing Sexy back NOW. Ok stupid comment, but Seriously you truly as beautiful in everyway!
You are too sweet Heather! That made me feel better, seriously. And, BTW, you always look great and I've even seen you with no makeup and "just woke up" hair. You are a beautiful person inside and out and your Heavenly Father loves you very much. He also holds a lot of trust with you. You have the incredible ability to deal with things that others might not be able to deal with - and though you don't think you do it well, you are truly mistaken, because you do. I love you.
Loved it! Go for it. You can do it! You can do iiiiitttt!!! May I remind you from my recent blog about you the other day, I think your amazing and don't know how you do half the things you do. Go spoil yourself. A girl needs it every once in a while! Speaking of spoiling ourselves, whatever happened to our girls nights?
Since I'm the oldest and the bossies, I am putting you in charge of our next girl's night out - maybe during Christmas break? Or at the beginning of the year. It is going to be too hard with Christmas right around the corner. You know we can always have it here. I want to do a craft and sit and visit instead of a movie. Let's do a potluck dinner and a craft. Good luck with that.
Ha! ya... with all the time I have, we'll be doing that... February 2009 maybe? haha. I'll think about that in a few weeks. I'm booked for now. :)
The picture from camping gives it just the right touch....and Brittany and I decided that none of us looked very pretty that campout....
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