Men Dressing Women and Fashion

Have you seen this article over at yahoo.com?  Women let men dress them...

It caught my attention, gave me a little chuckle, and got me thinking.

A group of women participated allowing their significant other to give them a makeover.  Here is one example from the article.  

Admittedly, her outfit in the before shot is hideous, and she could use a makeover.  But the after outfit totally makes me laugh too.  I will say that I think she looks better with the effort of the makeover, but that is definitely NOT something I'd be comfortable in on a daily basis.  From what the article says, she wasn't too happy either.

I could totally relate to this article though because while I know my husband likes how I look, I also know he has dreams of me in tiny dresses with sky high heels.  At least once during this deployment he's sent me links to clothes from VS asking what I thought.  I had to explain to him that unless I get a night job dancing on a pole, I do not need sequins as part of my daily fashion routine.  It's as if he hasn't noticed that I don't exactly look like a VS model either.  While they may be able to pull that off, I could never!  And really, I don't see those models playing in sandboxes and chasing after two little boys.

My fashion routine consists quite a bit of jeans and t-shirts with flip flops.  I'm trying to breakout of that rut.  I'm trying to put a little more femininity into my wardrobe, but even when I wear sun dresses, I somehow manage to dress them down.  I am really, really going to try to put in some effort this spring.  After all, I haven't seen my husband in a while, and I do want to impress him.  It's still a few more weeks until homecoming, but once he's home I'm hoping to post some photos of the new-found effort I plan to put into fashion.

What's your fashion routine?  What would your husband choose for you?

Where did that come from?

I mentioned how yesterday we spent a lot of time outdoors.  Here are some pictures I took that illustrate what a typical day is like around here.

Sean woke up from his nap really cranky.  This happens more often than one would think, but as I said, he's cutting his molars.  I'm hoping he'll be done with them before Pat comes home.  Believe it or not, these were taken BEFORE the bee sting.

Ryan decided he needed to do a "strong man" photo shoot.

But the photo shoot was interrupted by a noise.

"Oh no!", he said.  And looked up.

And then he asked, "What is that?"

"Do you hear that?", he said.

 To which, I answered, "That's a bird, Ryan."

He thought about it.

And scratched his head a bit.

And then he asked his favorite question, "Where did that come from?"

He's such an inquisitive little boy that has more personality than I could have ever imagined.  

Positives Outweigh The Negatives

I'm a firm believe that on most bad days the positives still outweigh the negatives.  I feel like often times life is what you make of it.  Today was one of those days where I have to look to the positive through the negative.

+  It was a beautiful day outside finally, and we got to spend some wonderful time outside.

-  Went grocery shopping this morning and forgot all the important things I've run out of like aluminum foil, snack baggies, and there is something else that I just cannot remember right now.  I really should write my lists down.

+  I heard from Pat today.

-  The phone disconnected while I was talking to him, and he didn't get to call back.

+  Both boys took good naps today which gave me time to myself.

+  Ryan was a good boy, and we had lots of fun today.

-  Sean is teething getting his molars in at a really slow rate, and he seems to be in quite a bit of pain.

-  Ants have invaded my bathroom.  I'm glad that they are pretty contained to just one room, and it's a miracle that it's not my kitchen where there is food, or the living room that has crumbs from the kids eating snacks.  I hate ants though.  I'll be making a call to our pest control on Monday!

-  While playing outside this evening, Sean started SCREAMING.  I saw what looked like a bee fly off his finger and knew he had been stung.  He popped his finger in his mouth and was crying.  I grabbed him, and we all ran in.  His poor little finger is all swollen.  I feel awful for him.  (but a little + to this one is we got Sonic milkshakes to make him feel better).

+  It is FINALLY April!!!  Time seems to be moving pretty quickly right now, and I have lots going on to keep me busy.  Before I know it my husband will be home.

+  I have nothing planned for tonight and looking at my TV guide I see "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2" is on.  At least that should help pass the night.  (Don't judge me, when you are as lonely as I am, a chick flick can make things better)

In the end, it was more positive than negative, and it's another day done.  I have some pictures from today that I'll try to post later.  I hope it was a really positive day for you!

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