Friday, 10 February 2012
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Sometimes You Feel Pretty, Sometimes You Don't
When I was younger, like high school and college younger, I dressed up every day. I had my hair done, make up perfect and my clothes were always matching from head to toe including purse. I was young and had money to spend. I spent $100.00 per pair of Lucky brand jean, I wore nothing but Dillard's and The Buckle and as long as I kept my grade point average a 4.0, my grandparents paid my Buckle credit card every month.
Then I got married and now have 4 kids. I cant remember the last time I bought ME something. It seems like when I go to the Mall, I see something for everyone else and don't get myself anything. There have been many times my husband has taken me shopping and said buy whatever and I walk out with bags full.....of clothes for my kids.
I don't have time to do my hair and make up everyday. I used to visit MAC every 6 months. As of today, its been a year and a half and all of my make up that I have is still at least half full. I don't do my hair unless I really have a down day. You know, one of those I'm ugly, fat and look nothing like I did 10 years ago. I get that I had babies and things have changed but seriously, I have my pity party of 1 days.
Yesterday was one of those days. I only had time to blow dry my hair and my make up was a mess after chasing around 4 kids and a husband who spun me in circles until my make up ran and I almost barfed.
Then while on our family hike and I was holding my teething son trying to calm him down, I heard my name called and my husband had my camera and snapped the picture.
For the first time in a while, I'm melting. My hair wasn't perfect, my make up wasn't right.....but the picture is one that I love and I'm so thankful he took it.
When I was loading the pictures and leaning on my husband he said, "This is one of the reasons I love you. You're gorgeous. You're an amazing mother. And you're smoking hot, even when you aren't ready for a picture, you're perfect."
Swoon.
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That's the problem with time,it give you good or bad karma,your picture looks good.
Everybody feels like crap but knowing you were always "that' doesn't change with time:)
awww
I really don't see anything wrong with your hair or makeup. And I'm not a person who says things just to be nice. It's a great picture. :)
That picture is so perfect! What a great shot!
The best photos are the ones your not prepared for :)
That is an amazing photo. If you hadn't given any back story, I don't believe anyone would have known that you weren't as "done up" as you would have liked. There is something to say for natural beauty, and girl, you've got it!
Aww this is interesting
You are one beautiful woman and I hope you realize that. More so I hope you already know that. Your husband is right. It was truly sweet of him to say that. :)
:) i like this post a lot.
You look so beautiful holding your son and your husband knows what matters. Beauty isn't what you are outside; hair and makeup and fancy clothes, it's love. And you're beautiful in both ways. Your husband said one of the most beautiful words I've ever heard. I don't believe you ever have a reason to not feel beautiful.
This is really great post but I question whether or not that really was a candid shot.
Very nice picture!
YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL PERSON!
What a lovely picture... =)
Great picture ^_^
Promise us all that you will do something nice for yourself. If your children see you only sacrifice, they will likely think lower of themselves. My mother was not poor, but she acted like she was, and I subconsciously re-created her behavior when I married and had children 35 years ago. It's still difficult to go into a store a come out with a treasure just for me, and I never think anything looks good on me. It took me years to learn how to put on make up decently, and even after I did, I felt I looked poorly. You must treat yourself like a queen. I'm not saying go bankrupt. I'm just saying you darn well are gorgeous, and you deserve something occasionally. While working as a nurse for 23 years, I sought out counseling for depression, and learned how to do one nice thing every day for myself. It was usually a hot bath after a long day, or lying on the bed for a few minutes to meditate, or, when the kids were older, going down to the river for a quiet spell. We treat ourselves like worthless workhorses, and then, we wonder why our daughters pick men they shouldn't just to get attention.
I had one of those days not to long ago. I wound up passing out on the couch with my son on my chest and my daughter on my legs. I looked like hell. Hair a mess eyeliner smeared, face puffy from sinus issues, in sweat pants and a oversize (and I mean huge) stained tee. My dad got a picture of the three of us asleep, and when I saw it I realized... this is what it's about. The cuddles, especially right now while they're still little, are more important to me than my hair and makeup and clothes being perfect.
You are beautiful, and that picture is awesome. It's so candid and natural and that's what makes it so perfect.
The ending <3
I'm going to miss being fifteen.
:) Awww I know what you mean about the go ahead and then you get the kid's something instead! lol... You and your little man are beautiful! <3
Beautiful photograph :) not just the quality, but of you and your son. Love it.
What a beauty! You're quite beautiful even when you think you're not and your husband proved that.
You and your son are beautiful that picture looks like it came out of a magazine.
Awww lovely picture! Lovely sentiment.
Nice picture, but don't you worry! You'll get the you, you back when your youngest child is older. Instead of only buying them clothes, you'll start worrying somewhat about yourself again. Good luck! Now, I'm not saying you aren't taking care of yourself or something like that, just that as a mother of three I understand what you are saying. I remember being excited to take a shower, shower, as in one where I didn't just get clean, I also relaxed. :)