33%

Today, I ventured out to the mall. It's been a good long time since I've ventured out to the mall, and I remember why I don't like going there. However, that's another post entirely...

No, today's post is about my epiphany I had while at the mall.

I was sitting in the play-area watching KM play and I began taking notice of the other moms around me.

I deduced that there are three kinds of mommy styles.

1.) The Dress for Success Mom - This mom buys all of the latest clothing styles, her hair is perfectly styled, nails are professionally done, she carries a designer hand bag (including a fashionable diaper bag!) and her make-up is freshly applied. Her kids are an accessory to her. I'd venture to say that approximately 33% of mothers make up this catergory.

2.) The Original Mom - This mom is the original mother. She dresses neat and nice, but not always fashionable. She has a nice hairstyle, but it is often in a ponytail. She wears make-up, but it is worn off by the end of the day - she rarely reapplies it. Her shoes are comfortable, and at one time, were stylish. Her kids mirror her in style and fashion. 33% Yes?

3.) The Survival Mom - This mom is in survival mode 24/7. She dresses in comfortable, if not disposable, clothing. She has stylish hair, but wears it in a ponytail. If she wears make-up, it is very little and would never think of reapplying. Her shoes are athletic shoes... better to catch you with! Her kids sense her frazzled state and take advantage of it. Again, I'd say that approximately 33% of mothers make up this catergory.

(Disclaimer: 1% +/- margin of error)

These findings are based on my own conclusions and are not intended to harm. I just find it ironic how easy it was to classify mommy style.

Since I became a mom, I've come to the conclusion that my cool days are over. Not that I was ever really cool. But, I've stopped trying. Of course, that's not to say that I don't want to look nice, dress nice and appear as if I have it all together. Plus, my husband makes googly eyes at me and chases me around the house when I do. (But, truthfully... he chases me around the house and grabs my bottom all the time... but more so, when I look 'hot'.)

I'll never be the mom who spends a fortune on the newest styles. For one, my body, namely my boobs, will not allow for such. Plus, I don't know if you know or not, but my husband... he's the tightest... er, um... most frugal.... um, no... tightest man you will EVER meet. So, going out and spending $100.00 on a pair of jeans, no matter how great they look, will never go well over at this house.

And, I'll never be the survivalist mom because, well... because one of my kids is in school, therefore my life is easy again. But, truth be told, I was never a survivalist mom anyway. It's just not in my nature.

So, I'm happy to say that I'm an ORIGINAL mom. I'm average and proud of it. Now, if I could only get rid of this ponytail...