Before having a child I worked in a call center, ate sushi for lunch most days and loved make-up. I read at least one book a fortnight and actually made an effort with my appearance.
After having a child my official title is stay-at-home mother, I only eat sushi if we go into town and that is about once a month. My hair is limited to 3 hair styles unbrushed bun, brushed bun and a single braid depending on the activities for the day. I only wear makeup for dates or job interviews and my wardrobe is less feminine dresses and more practical mummy clothes.
Being in a social setting and working as a makeup artist for my little sister's school ball (aka prom for my American readers) got me thinking about what has changed since my son was born. I wasn't big on wearing makeup every day but I did like a little bit now and again. I don't remember the last time I purchased makeup and know that most of it should be replaced but there is still something nice about taking ten minutes to apply a little foundation and mascara.
My wardrobe is now practical mummy and less dresses and skirts. While I still try to dress feminine and wear colour I tend to go for what super comfortable or what I'm ok with getting paint on for playcentre days.
I don't feel guilty for letting my appearance slip a little since having a child as I concentrate more on what my toddler gets out of the day than what people thought of my outfit. I still have days when I want to feel 'normal' and will dress nicer or put some makeup on. But overall I really can't be bothered.
After having a child my official title is stay-at-home mother, I only eat sushi if we go into town and that is about once a month. My hair is limited to 3 hair styles unbrushed bun, brushed bun and a single braid depending on the activities for the day. I only wear makeup for dates or job interviews and my wardrobe is less feminine dresses and more practical mummy clothes.
Being in a social setting and working as a makeup artist for my little sister's school ball (aka prom for my American readers) got me thinking about what has changed since my son was born. I wasn't big on wearing makeup every day but I did like a little bit now and again. I don't remember the last time I purchased makeup and know that most of it should be replaced but there is still something nice about taking ten minutes to apply a little foundation and mascara.
My wardrobe is now practical mummy and less dresses and skirts. While I still try to dress feminine and wear colour I tend to go for what super comfortable or what I'm ok with getting paint on for playcentre days.
I don't feel guilty for letting my appearance slip a little since having a child as I concentrate more on what my toddler gets out of the day than what people thought of my outfit. I still have days when I want to feel 'normal' and will dress nicer or put some makeup on. But overall I really can't be bothered.
