tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5911657201135920320.post790707648568310390..comments2023-04-11T10:23:32.777-06:00Comments on style.Ease: Pain is beauty?The Modern, Slightly Crunchy Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05348402931236471970noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5911657201135920320.post-18608782898238122332010-12-19T00:22:50.009-07:002010-12-19T00:22:50.009-07:00Love it Rach! And its true! I always said that I r...Love it Rach! And its true! I always said that I refused to be "that mom" too. And its like you said, sick kids or things like that do cause the odd sweat pant day but looking your best always makes you feel better! I have learned to always expect the unexpected with kids, you never know who you are going to run in to, meet or what things your school aged son forgot to tell you about that you are expected to be a part of. I am always trying to teach my kids to be proud of who and what they are and then I realized there is no way that I can preach to my son the importance of matching clothes and cleaning up to look his most handsome if I am the one in a oversized hoody, inappropriate sweatpants for a mother of 2 and wife and whatever shoes happened to be near the door. I strive to be that mom that as stupid as it sounds, people look at and say wow, that they admire the fact that I can wipe noses and butts one minute and shake hands in a business meeting the next and still get everything I need to done and best of all? Look amazing and put together while doing it! I am proud of who I am and what I do and mothering is not only a full time job but it is also a privileged and if I don't dress to make me feel my best everyday I am not celebrating the two wonderful gifts I have been given, I am letting the clothes wear me and letting my life seem like a chore. How can I ask anyone to take me serious or to be attracted to me personally or professionally ( appearance or personality wise)if I don't own who I am and if I don't feel and look go to ME! We as woman are our own biggest critics, and we have this guilt born into us that if we are taking the time to paint our toe nails, straighten our hair, get our nails done or perfect our eyeliner that we are taking something away from our children, when honestly, we are only creating bitterness by saying we don't have time because of our children. A great pair of heels, the perfect jeans, an amazing hair day or that awesome make up look can change your whole perspective on the day and ultimately make you a better mom.<br />(Sorry for the long post but I am now done my little rant :) )<br />But completely off topic, where do you find your great oversized t's and your super cute vests? I am doing a closet overhaul!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10342612789125155966noreply@blogger.com