#MommyTroubles

A thought came to me as I was cleaning up my daughter's smelly bottom.  "Stay sexy and classy for your husband."  A bit of back story before I continue on.  I was in the military for 14 years.  After medically retiring, I decided to stay at home and raise my baby, who I was then pregnant with at the time.  I'm still new to the "stay at home mom" scene.  However, while in the military and now out, I've come across many women who too stay at home with the kids.  I'm not oblivious to the demands of staying at home with active little ones.  However, I have noticed a trend (that I've admittedly fallen into)...the sweat pant, lounge clothes, head scarf, sloppy ponytail trend. 

 I mean I'll be the first to admit sometimes when he comes home from work, I'll be in a pair of sweats, hair tied up in a silk cloth with dozens of food stains and marks on my clothes from an eventful day of chasing an overly energetic 2 year old.  But on the other hand, I love, LOVE to look good for my husband!  To see him look at me with adoration and satisfaction is something I really get a kick out of.  Our lives are hectic just like the next couple.  A life which includes jobs, businesses, church, two teenagers, a toddler, and much more...however, I feel it's important for us wives to stay on top of our appearance.  Am I saying you have to be dolled up and in 6-inch stilettos everyday?  Absolutely not...only Beyonce' and Kim Kardashian can probably pull that one off.  But the reality is, we don't have to allow ourselves to go by the wayside because the ring is on the finger, "well, I'm married to him now so whew (relieved sigh), I'm done with looking cute!". A little mascara and some lip gloss goes a long way.  Put a comb or brush to your hair instead of a sloppy ponytail or head scarf.  Instead of the sweats...slip on a skirt, pair of pants, or at least something besides a duster or moo moo every day. 

Go on dates.  Woo him.  Dress up when you can.  I'm a Christian woman who loves God.  I am so thankful for Him delivering me from my past and warped ways of thinking.  Now that He has blessed me with my beautiful husband, I strive to show my appreciation in making sure my husband is glad to be my husband. Taking care of the home and kids are only a part of the equation.  Taking care of myself and my appearance is another part.  I believe we can be a Christian, classy and sexy for our husbands and his eyes only!! 

With that being said, I'm not trying to start an ego-stuck-on-your-appearance revolution.  I'm not saying that appearance is the overall reason as to why our husbands married us.  But that does play an important role.  We can't allow the fact of marriage to stop us from keeping the fire lit.  This goes both ways by the way.  Men need to up their parts in a marriage as well.  But since I'm a married woman, I figured I'd stay in this arena.  

I pray for all marriages...for much success, fun, and blessing.  I pray that the fire will always remain lit and strong.  I pray that God stays the nucleus of that marriage!  If He's not, put Him there!!

Be blessed! =)