Lately, I’ve had a strong urge to really get a grip on this Mothering and Housekeeping thing. So I thought I’d take a poll and find out what you’re doing that works! I have a heap of questions. And more keep coming to mind. Some of the questions are just for curiosity's sake; some are for educational purposes. I'm going to tackle a couple questions at a time and give my answer. PLEASE comment so that I can hear your thoughts, down to the nitty-gritty details, if you’re up for it.
Thanks for your perseverance and patience with these questions! How I wish we could all get together to compare notes in person! Maybe someday, huh? Thanks again!
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3 comments:
I HAVE A QUESTION!
I wonder about all you gals out there. Do you think much about your appearance, and how that reflects your personality? Is it something that you think about a lot? Hardly? Could care less? I am trying to find the balance between taking care of myself, being attractive to my husband, and having fun with fashion without it consuming too much of my mind. I'd be happy to hear from you and your enlightening comments.
Meghan
HI girls! I don't know that I have the 'right' answer but I can tell you what I do....it's def easier as the kids get older to do something with yourself more consistentaly. It was really really hard when they were all small (they are 7.5, 6, & 4 now..oh and 1 on the way!)I know when they were young, toddlers and smaller, I was thrilled that I got to shower much less anything else, very sad days when I couldn't even remember when the last shower was! lol When I was home with them all day when they were little, I had a rule that I tried hard to stick to. First, to try to be dressed in some way by 10am, a lot of the time it gravitated closer to 11 but I tried; and second I tried to keep the comfy clothes, like track pants or leggings or the like, to only 1 or 2 days a week and to wear 'real' cloths the rest. I found that the sloppier I dressed the more tired, crabby, down, etc I felt and that when I took the time to 'get ready' even if just a little I felt worlds better about myself. I do wear makeup and have for ever it seems but I can do it in less than 10 minutes and it makes a huge difference in how I feel. Anyway, now tho that they are all in school for a few hours it's a lot easier! For me, I try to balance it with functionality--i.e. high heels, no matter how in-fashion they are just aren't practical on the school/grocery runs ;o)--comfort and trying to be somewhat fashionable, in my mind anyway. No matter what I will always have a main staple of good ol blue jeans, in fashion or not, though thankfully I think they stay most of the time. My hubby is pretty good about telling me when I look nice and letting me know, nicely as possible if he doesn't care for something in particular. As an example he hates track pants, I still wear them around the house sometimes but I really try to not wear them very often (even pregnant) and not around him if I can help it. Don't get me wrong, he doesn't care at home, just not out in public much. Anyway...that's my 2cents worth, if it's even worth that! Hope it helps someone....kelly
Good question, Meghan! I'm going to copy your question and Kelly's response to a separate post so that others will see it and comment!
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