tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583512283186255485.post3561690930476283499..comments2023-10-24T03:44:57.631-05:00Comments on Honey We're Home: The Road to Schlumpadinkaville*??Megan // Honey We're Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06786515224193334674noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583512283186255485.post-68511321483123062792010-11-30T21:14:53.049-06:002010-11-30T21:14:53.049-06:00I'm a SAHM and yes I do get ready 5 out of the...I'm a SAHM and yes I do get ready 5 out of the 7 days! My friends think I'm crazy.Mrs. Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00304285669470295150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583512283186255485.post-86166814520052019402010-11-10T19:53:50.507-06:002010-11-10T19:53:50.507-06:00I have two kids, 2 and 4 years old.
There's a...I have two kids, 2 and 4 years old.<br /><br />There's a rule in our house: Momma gets 30 minutes in the morning with the bathroom door locked.<br /><br />Seriously, I shower the night before, so all I need/want to do is use the bathroom *alone* (those of your with kids aged 1-4 know what I'm talking about), brush my teeth, put in my contacts, put on makeup, do my hair and get dressed. I make it all happen in 30 minutes first thing in the morning. It makes the biggest difference in my day and being totally prepared to just run out and do stuff with the kiddos.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14119391737285454905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583512283186255485.post-14725320903169705322010-11-10T15:34:31.040-06:002010-11-10T15:34:31.040-06:00ok I live in that same town! Right now my definiti...ok I live in that same town! Right now my definition of cute is a pair of leggings with an old t-shirt... its tight?! and the t-shirt is loose so... I don't know! I took a shower last night, put my hair in a hair tie and went to bed! <br /><br />I'm a shlump!Holly @ Roller Coaster Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18445935799400945697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583512283186255485.post-30148292367525443342010-10-01T07:23:42.863-05:002010-10-01T07:23:42.863-05:00Oh my goodness...story of my life! My hubby just a...Oh my goodness...story of my life! My hubby just asked me to start wearing something other than what he likes to call "Amish skirts" (made of sweatpant material and hit below the knee- super comfy and perfect for summer mommy-at-home days). <br /><br />I took that as my cue to start dressing up for him again. I've found that figure flattering knit dresses and leggings with ballet flats is a nice stay-at-home attire. They're cute and stylish, and yet pretty practical, too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583512283186255485.post-48752377596226913182010-10-01T07:23:37.771-05:002010-10-01T07:23:37.771-05:00Oh my goodness...story of my life! My hubby just a...Oh my goodness...story of my life! My hubby just asked me to start wearing something other than what he likes to call "Amish skirts" (made of sweatpant material and hit below the knee- super comfy and perfect for summer mommy-at-home days). <br /><br />I took that as my cue to start dressing up for him again. I've found that figure flattering knit dresses and leggings with ballet flats is a nice stay-at-home attire. They're cute and stylish, and yet pretty practical, too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583512283186255485.post-91049919193781576662010-09-24T08:52:24.938-05:002010-09-24T08:52:24.938-05:00I'm so glad to read your blog!I 'm stay at...I'm so glad to read your blog!I 'm stay at home mum and lounge wear is my trade mark now!!! Make up just some mascara too and some rouge sometimes. But why not be chic when we are home, you know with those fancy tracksuits ? Because we forget it!!! And time is not always our friend! The olny thing i try not to forget is my nails. Once a week manicure!!!We do so many things with our hands at lest to see them well-groomedmariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17537442866565144691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583512283186255485.post-10407761871770482122010-09-24T08:52:24.164-05:002010-09-24T08:52:24.164-05:00I'm so glad to read your blog!I 'm stay at...I'm so glad to read your blog!I 'm stay at home mum and lounge wear is my trade mark now!!! Make up just some mascara too and some rouge sometimes. But why not be chic when we are home, you know with those fancy tracksuits ? Because we forget it!!! And time is not always our friend! The olny thing i try not to forget is my nails. Once a week manicure!!!We do so many things with our hands at lest to see them well-groomedmariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17537442866565144691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583512283186255485.post-46071613886628357192010-09-23T20:31:34.823-05:002010-09-23T20:31:34.823-05:00Wow, Megan...you really hit on a topic! I am not a...Wow, Megan...you really hit on a topic! I am not a SAHM, but had a very generous maternity leave, so I got a taste of it. You do have a really big adjustment, going from attorney to home!! Thing is, James is still really young...your focus right now is adjusting to being a mom, loving him, trying to figure out what happened to your body. :)<br /><br />You are fortunate that you are GORGEOUS, so even with wet hair and no make-up, you're stunning. <br /><br />James will get older, you will have more time (and desire) to look after yourself, getting dressed will become fun again, and you will get out more.<br /><br />Until then, cut yourself a break. Try to have date nights with your hubby as much as possible...and on those nights, pull out all the stops...hair, makeup, heels, jewels! You'll both feel better and be glad you did. <br /><br />xo,c.Cassie {Hi Sugarplum}https://www.blogger.com/profile/09407708187775806177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583512283186255485.post-44627906583402171312010-09-23T20:09:30.022-05:002010-09-23T20:09:30.022-05:00You are too funny! I do love my Lucy pants that I ...You are too funny! I do love my Lucy pants that I live in! <br />http://www.lucy.com/Walk%20About%20Pant/224073,default,pd.html<br />I had to share the link they are that great!<br />I dropped my little off at preschool this morning with wet hair, I promised myself to blow dry it tomorrow. Your little guy is still really young, you will get your groove back soon, you'll see.<br /><br />Londen<br />xoSixty-Fifth Avenuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10741086163384325244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583512283186255485.post-61048191843330225302010-09-23T17:57:35.022-05:002010-09-23T17:57:35.022-05:00I was on that road after my first child was born. ...I was on that road after my first child was born. (I think the first child is the hardest transition.) What helped me was 1) Finding a good social niche and filling most mornings and some evenings with social activities was not only satisfying personally, but motivated me to try a little harder in the personal appearance department. We have a playdate or other activity almost every day. 2) After my second child was born and I also had a 2 year old to keep up with, I realized I could no longer sleep until the last possible minute. I needed to be up early to keep a step ahead of my kids! So I started going to the gym at 5:30 AM, getting home around 6:45, and having time to do my hair and makeup before my kids got up at 7:15 or so. Then we all have breakfast with my husband before he leaves for work. I have been doing that for almost a year now, and my only regret is not discipling myself to do it sooner!<br /><br />All that to say... you are not alone-- it's hard and requires dedication! But it's totally possible! With the hard work and all the thought you have put into decorating your house, I am sure you have the drive to do it!Molliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05522757955609061832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583512283186255485.post-45476427041908300922010-09-23T15:30:24.417-05:002010-09-23T15:30:24.417-05:00I read this post earlier and then had to laugh at ...I read this post earlier and then had to laugh at myself later. I took a shower today (yeah! not an everyday happening around here...) and then, put on a pair of pjs. AND THEN went to pick up my daughter from pre-school. Which meant that I dropped off both my girls un-showered and in last nights jammies...so I'm feeling pretty good about myself right now;).<br /><br />Thanks for you sweet comment about my little tea party! And I added the follower link to my blog if you're still interested.:)kelseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14493497822997947956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583512283186255485.post-48044642727437094502010-09-23T14:00:10.213-05:002010-09-23T14:00:10.213-05:00I will be honest. In case the others lied. LOL ...I will be honest. In case the others lied. LOL Yes, you are on your way to Schlumpadinka. I will scoot over. I am already there. :) Difference is, you have one child. I have 4. So can you imagine what I look like? Seriously. It's beginning to take a toll on me. Because I am DISGUSTED every time I look in the mirror, I am making changes. For ME. Good luck. Fix it now while it's still easy for you. The first step is realizing & admitting you have a problem. LOL :)Melissa :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03901326190678095205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583512283186255485.post-29484388401945092182010-09-23T13:54:34.226-05:002010-09-23T13:54:34.226-05:00I've spent the morning pouring over these comm...I've spent the morning pouring over these comments and am finding a common theme: (1) I am not alone (2) it really only takes minimal effort to put a little pretty into your day (3) it will make YOU feel good and probably strengthen your relationship. I so appreciate you all taking the time to share your thoughts on this one. Seems to have resonated with so many.Megan // Honey We're Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06786515224193334674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583512283186255485.post-75140386176160372902010-09-23T13:11:42.146-05:002010-09-23T13:11:42.146-05:00O. Usually I don't comment on blog posts, but...O. Usually I don't comment on blog posts, but I have to comment on this. I am a SAHM of 5. Yes, 5! Plus 2 stepkids during the summer. That's a whole lot of kids demanding my attention, get me? Both my husband and myself were married previously. I have seen the pictures of his ex-wife while he was married to her (but honestly she only got worse after he divorced her...) and OMG. Talk about a slob. He can't believe he was married to someone so slovenly. She only had two kids to take care of and she never got around to taking care of herself. I can say this so matter of factly (and sounding rude, I know) because during my first marraige I was the same way. He has seen pictures of me before as well and can't believe it was me. In the defense of "I'm busy" "I need to be comfortable" "The baby just spits on anything I put on"...I let myself go. I never wore makeup. I rarely got "dressed". While it is not the reason I divorced (domestic violence is) I am sure the way I looked didn't help matters. No husband wants to come home after working all day long to see his wife a mess. In their minds, you are home ALL.DAY.LONG. and you can't take 30 minutes to throw on some makeup and do something with your hair? They might not say it, ladies, but they think it.<br />Now...that being said...I wear yoga type pants most days, with a cute top or dressier tank top (not the wife beater style, please!). I shower before I go to bed and let my hair dry as I sleep, and then take 15 minutes first thing in the morning to straighten it. My makeup takes me only about 5 minutes, unless I am going out, I take maybe 10. I know my husband appreciates the effort because he tells me so. And that just makes me want to doll myself up more often. I have days where my hair gets pulled up and I never get around to putting makeup on and such, but those days are not the norm, so hubby doesn't think it's an all the time thing. I understand the baby puke and drool and pulling at earrings and necklaces, believe me...but I also believe that kids should know and be trained from the beginning that Mommy needs her time. None of my kids have had a problem sitting in a little swing or chair in the bathroom while I take a few minutes to get ready for the day.<br />Sorry if I sound rude...I don't mean to...I've just been around the block a few times. ;) Trust me...those few extra minutes you take to take care of yourself go a long way - in your marraige, in how your husband sees you, in how you see yourself, and in how your kids value you. Good luck!Brownshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05124033430895364213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583512283186255485.post-25815470699487721372010-09-23T13:02:11.716-05:002010-09-23T13:02:11.716-05:00I didn't read through the other posts, so I ma...I didn't read through the other posts, so I may be different than other SAHM's, but I do try to shower and "get ready" for my job.<br /><br />Even if my husband and kids were the only people I planned to see that day (which usually isn't the case since we run errands, go to the zoo, park, grocery, etc.) I shower and get ready because it makes ME feel good. <br /><br />I shower, dry my hair and put on a little bit of makeup to look polished. It helps me to wake up and feel ready to face the day. I'm not saying I put on fancy clothes, because in all likelihood, they will get messy, but at least I've got my hair and makeup going for me. :) <br /><br />To each his own, but I will say that after 4.5 years of being a SAHM, I've found that's what works best for me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07146984506291277435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583512283186255485.post-63582875696555699332010-09-23T12:46:58.241-05:002010-09-23T12:46:58.241-05:00well, we live in the country, so a lot of days i o...well, we live in the country, so a lot of days i only see my husband. and he's now used to seeing me in my jammies cooking dinner. but beware! i made a hair appt out of desperation with my unfashionable self, and ended up with a layered do i couldn't style, even if i got the twenty minutes of mirror time needed. :)craftytammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320691037582135995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583512283186255485.post-44668020501168298612010-09-23T11:18:58.266-05:002010-09-23T11:18:58.266-05:00I am not a SAHM, but have been since losing my job...I am not a SAHM, but have been since losing my job in June. And lol, I wear a tank and one of two pairs of capris everyday! And flip flops, no makeup, no wedding ring and a ponytail!Wendy @ Ramblings from the Sunshine Statehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11971002056217466891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583512283186255485.post-85220281237053156922010-09-23T11:05:08.598-05:002010-09-23T11:05:08.598-05:00There are no rules!!! If you feel good then your n...There are no rules!!! If you feel good then your not a Schlumpadinka! I wash my hair every 4th day..which means down and strait day one, half up or braided bang day 2, and pony tail day 3. Yes it gets pulled but I felt frumpy putting it up everyday. As far as your uniform, it gets better the older the kids get. After I hit 12 months and I wasn't on the floor as much, I went back to jeans and other more stylish clothes! <br />Always wore mascara and lip gloss. Just made me feel more like a girl and less like a mom. But sometimes I waited until 10 before my hubby would get home to put it on!!! ;)<br />http://lisafergus.blogspot.com/Balancing Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07016984945595572163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583512283186255485.post-14012047503100707222010-09-23T10:57:53.903-05:002010-09-23T10:57:53.903-05:00Im sitting here at my desk laughing...the people a...Im sitting here at my desk laughing...the people around me must think I'm crazy. But I love your definition. I'm not a SAHM so I don't know about the everyday wardrobe being drab, but it sure does sound comfy. If I was a SAHM I toow ould be in capris and tanks all day. I see nothing wrong with it unless you stop showering, and lose yourself completely.Taylor-Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09717191565617169710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583512283186255485.post-50730366205987536622010-09-23T10:42:58.215-05:002010-09-23T10:42:58.215-05:00I'm a stay-at-home mom/blogger as well, with t...I'm a stay-at-home mom/blogger as well, with two little kids, and I make it a point every day to put on some cute clothes and make sure my hair looks somewhat clean cause it makes me feel better about me. I went to H&M and bought some cotton skirts, dresses and tops and I've been wearing them all summer. Why save the clothes when you can look cute now? Go on a play date in a cute cotton dress and I bet you will inspire the other moms to dress better. Wear some fun nail polish. Why not right(?) <br />Love your blog btwLonehttp://www.lonemor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583512283186255485.post-54947580661471311952010-09-23T10:18:04.487-05:002010-09-23T10:18:04.487-05:00So glad you posted on this! I am super nervous to ...So glad you posted on this! I am super nervous to head down the same road when I have my little one this winter.. I can totally see myself slacking off in the hair/makeup/clothes department when there's no one to see me but a baby! Eek!Ajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00442413435307915509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583512283186255485.post-56055948085230376532010-09-23T10:00:09.137-05:002010-09-23T10:00:09.137-05:00I am so glad I found your blog! My husband & ...I am so glad I found your blog! My husband & I are moving to Houston from NC in a few weeks/month. We are very excited about the move but also nervous. Hope to find some good tips (places to shop, ideas,& inspiration) from your blog!Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11310563788466916098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583512283186255485.post-58777061113084782112010-09-23T09:34:02.300-05:002010-09-23T09:34:02.300-05:00Sorry, that comment from J was from me...posted to...Sorry, that comment from J was from me...posted too soon :)Jen @ Letsmakeitourshttp://www.letsmakeitours.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583512283186255485.post-29787774732579587432010-09-23T09:33:15.541-05:002010-09-23T09:33:15.541-05:00I unfortunately look like I am about 15 years old ...I unfortunately look like I am about 15 years old when I don't wear makeup (actually 28) so that motivates me to do my hair and put on makeup each day. My "uniform" is jeans, a cute tank and cardigan and ballet flats....I still feel frumpy! I miss heels! Your post made me laugh though, so thanks :) I recommend taking a whole day to yourself and buying new clothes that are cute yet casual!Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583512283186255485.post-41210371002844878222010-09-23T09:02:59.001-05:002010-09-23T09:02:59.001-05:00I can totally relate. I seriously cannot remember...I can totally relate. I seriously cannot remember the last time I brought out my blow dryer. On a good day I'll wash my hair at night, so that it's dry in the morning, and I'll run a straightening iron over the front parts only. haha! Lazy lady hair fixing. Like I said, that's on a good day. <br /><br />My oldest son started kinder this year, and I spend about 30 min daily waiting in the pick up line after school. There is this mom who walks to pick up her daughter who always has this beautiful blown out and styled doo, no matter what she has on. Sorta makes me feel like crap as I'm sitting there hiding behind my tinted windows with hair twisted up in a clip and no makeup. I even put on makeup this morning because it made me notice what a slob I've become. haha. <br /><br />Bad thing is, my third son is due in 7 weeks, so I see this going on for at least a few more years. LOL.Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11206880162312465500noreply@blogger.com