Most days, I awake to the sound of Jack saying "Momma, come up here" or one of the boys crying. So, I throw on some yoga pants (even though I don't 'DO' yoga) a t-shirt and hit the floor running. Gone are the days of washing my face, enjoying a cup-'o-joe, reading the paper.. ok internet actually, or anything else before changing diapers, making bottles, and fixing breakfast. Sure, I could anticipate when the boys would wake up and get up before them, but seriously?!?!?! You must be kidding! I am getting every second of sleep I can get! So... as a result, this is what I look like most days.
I realize I'm totally exposing myself... and I'm ok with that. And, yes... this was outside. We were on a walk. And believe me, if any of my neighbors saw my caravan of kids...
...they'd likely understand. If I'm still doing this when my boys are in school, then we can talk. But until then, I still consider myself in survival mode. There are days when I know we're going somewhere that I put on make-up and half-way fix my hair, but this is it most days.
So when people say that parents have to put themselves second (or 4th / 5th in my case) is THIS what they're talking about?? hahaha 'Cuz I have "a bunch" - as Jack would say - of other examples juuuust like this I could share. But I'll spare you.
P.S. Yes, those are my kiddos out on a neighborhood stroll in their pj's. And when I asked Jack to pose for the picture, he lifted up the hood of his truck and SAT in the engine.
What I wouldn't give for a carefree day(s) like this!! Enjoy it - you are beautiful with or w/o makeup and believe me, these ARE the days of your life!! How much Fun!!! xxooxxoo - ym
ReplyDeleteLOVE a jammies walk!! And, I'm sorry, what's makeup? I am in public more often that not, and I still don't make time to put it on. I figure its better to set the precedent this way than have people expect me to be dolled up. Ain't happenin'. And you look lovely as ever! Rockin' the pony, girl!
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