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Making hay while the baby sleepsI have become so fast and efficient over the years--mostly because I have had 14 babies, and I knew that I had to make the minutes count. My good ol' army training got me prepared--I often say that I went to boot camp for mothering!I'm sure you can relate. Just how much time does it take my daughters to get ready in the morning? At least an hour. How much time does it take a mommy? 15 minutes tops--am I right? The problem is that I don't want to look and smell like a drowned rat after those 15 minutes. My family members are the most important people in my life, so I want to look and smell good for them. I don't want to kiss my husband with dragon breath or squeeze my toddler close to my smelly armpit, and I don't want to speak like an angel but look like a wicked witch. Simplicity--that's the word. Simple hairdo, simple wardrobe, simple makeup and personal hygiene. I take my shower at night--this way I don't do it all in the morning. Brushing my teeth is a priority--and on this I have learned not to chintz. My hairdo is a cut that I only have to spritz and make a few curls. I have a small bag that contains the basics for makeup and deoderant. Then there is a little perfume sprayed in strategic areas. My wardrobe is simple--just a few seperates that can be mixed and matched. I prefer skirts and tops to dresses because I can usually manage to nurse discretely without covering up, so I have about 4 of these that I switch up with. I also have two tailored tapestry vests that I like to wear over different tops to help with my figure while I am still working on it after the baby. I have an occasional "sweats" day, but I am in the habit, thanks in part to the local Goodwill, of wearing nice clothes, even if I never step out of the house. After all, mothering is my "profession", and I dress, where my circumstances and budget will allow, as I would expect any other professional to dress. Along these same lines, I also spend time making sure my husband is well-dressed. His underwear is set out for him, and his shirt and pants are neatly ironed. I either iron a week's worth of clothes every Sunday afternoon or one otfit each day. He may work from home, but he always looks nice. Every other day the littlest girls are bathed, and every day their clothes are changed and they have their personal hygiene done. I am in charge of this, while the older kids are required to do the same by themselves. By 8:30 in the morning, things are usually neat and clean, including all of the bodies in the house--except for the teenage girls who need at least an hour for hair and makeup, but we're working on that one--they will have to be mommies someday and become more efficient! All a work by God's grace and in due time. Sherry Leave a Comment { Last Page } { Page 2 of 84 } { Next Page } |
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