There's this thing I have been noticing for as long as I've been a mom. Wanna hear about it? Keep reading.
When I was a kid, I watched Leave it to Beaver, and I thought that Mrs. Cleaver was the bomb-diggity because she was so put together. Not that my mom wasn't, she just didn't wear pearls while cooking and apparently when you are a kid that is just the sorta thing that impresses you.
Now, I consider myself a pretty well put together mom. Like June Cleaver, just not first thing in the morning. What gets me though is the moms that are driving their kids to school the same time as me and they are all made up for the day. And I mean ALL MADE UP! How in the heck are they doing this? My guess is that they are getting up at least an hour or more before their children in order to get their hair perfectly coiffed and make-up on like an expert had done it.
Really ladies, is it that hard to just drive your kids to school in your robe? I do it every day and the world has not fallen apart yet. And I don't even brush my teeth or put lipstick on first. *gasp*
Because the thing is, you make the rest of us look bad. And by bad, I mean horrible. I may not go out in my robe, but I do sport raggedy exercise pants with a bleach stain on them (oh and they have never been used for exercise either...), a threadbare t-shirt that has seen better days (like the 1990's), my slippers, no bra, and a messy ponytail.
It's not like anyone looks at what I am wearing anyway. Oh wait. I guess this whole post IS about what I notice people wearing, so maybe they do see me and think..."Sheez Jana, at least get dressed before leaving your house!"
I'll admit I am NOT a "Gap" mom. I don't look like I just walked out of the Gap store in the mall at 7:00 am. Never have been and never will be. But at least I clean up well for Sundays.
6 comments:
I like you more every day! The only day I go to the school remotely made up is the day I help in J's class. Other than that, I'm still in my jammies and a sweatshirt when I drop them off. I clean up pretty well if I'm actually going somewhere, but I'm no June Cleaver, that's for sure!
You rock my world!!! I love you to death now that I am working nobody better come see me on Saturdays or how I like to call them nobraday!!
Love you tons you are awesome the way you are!!!
I totally drive my kids to school while I'm in my jammies!
One time I did and it was snowing, and I couldn't get my stupid car up the hill. So, I had to park the car on the side of the road and walk home. In my jammies, without a bra on, hair in a pony tail, morning breath, you get the picture. I was a sight to be seen. Luckily I did have shoes on.
I'm somewhat insecure, and I once overheard some moms totally ripping on another mom who had dropped her kid at school before getting out of her jammies. And so I have always at the very least, showered before taking J to school.
I proudly wear my jammies when dropping Hammy at school...and I have to get out of the car to help him with his backpack and kiss him goodbye. I could care less about what anyone else is wearing. I'm there to get my kid to school on time. In my opinion, his shower is the only one that counts at that hour.
Jana,
You seriously are the best! I wish we were neighbors! I need one like you! Thanks for making us all think about what really matters and keeping that down to earth attitude. That is what I always loved about you and still do!
Thanks for the laugh!
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