May. 22, 2008 - In Defense of Modesty and Femininity . . .

My blog, my rant. :)

I am tired of seeing half naked, bosom baring, seams of women's derrieres and bulging midrifs!  You only have to shop at Wal-Mart to see what America's youth's bodies look like.  I am tired of trying to rush past them so my young sons don't see.  Cover up already! 

Tuesday, I was at the mall visiting with my best friend, ( hi Jennifer), and we witnessed all sorts of indecency, in the kiddy play area! Not including the 3 year old streaker!  Since when have women stopped respecting their bodies and putting themselves on display.  I know we have the right to put it all out on display but should we ?  Please teach your girls that they are a treasure that they keep covered for their future beloved. 

I am taking a stand in honor of modesty for the next 7 days and beyond.  I am going to wear skirts and dresses to be a visual reminder that I am a woman not some girl who dresses like a, well you know what. 

 Katie is excited to see me wearing skirts, it goes along with her thinking that all girls are princesses.  I guess it is time to tell her that she really is a princess, she is the daughter of the King, our Lord and Savior. 

I hope after this week I can create a new feminine habit of skirt wearing.  I feel girly and valuable when I wear them.  I love the swish of my skirts as I walk.  I love that my beloved loves seeing me in them.  I love that my girls get giggly when they see me "all dressed up" and I tell them I am going . . .  to do the laundry!  Don't get me wrong I think jeans and shorts can be worn modestly.  I actually prefer khaki pants over jeans but they do come in handy as a mom. 

This is day 2 of my personal challenge and  I had Austin take my picture.  I'll try to add a picture for every day of my challenge.