I feel like a girl getting ready for prom.
That's had three babies and been married for almost ten years.
So, Monday night Hubbend came sauntering into the living room where I was happily listing out what I wanted to get done before we leave on our trip. He casually mentions, "I got an email today telling me how to dress."
Okay. No problem.
Hubbend hedged. Now, this is a problem and I immediately became suspicious. Because when Hubbend beats around the bush, it means I am not going to be okay with something. I've been planning on buying a top or two, but I feel like my wardrobe is fairly decent.
"Business meetings, blah blah blah, Casual attire, blah blah blah, BLACK TIE..." I think the world stopped for a second.
I have garbage bags in my purse in case of poop explosions. And teething vibrators that stop Chickadee's raspberries. I also have a massive key ring so that Beansprout can ride his bike in many locations. My feet have huge dry patches that could be part of the Sahara dessert because I walk around barefoot all the time. Not to mention the blisters and calluses from run/walking 20 miles most weeks. I have a farmer tan.
I'm perfectly fine with all of this.
Just not in front of a bunch of foreign bigwigs.
I've been scrubbing my feet, buying Spanx, getting makeup I didn't need Sunday. Hubbend bought me a gown. And wonderful shoes. I feel like Prom was just training wheels.
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah.
I'll be better soon. This little journey we've been on together has given me so much more confidence, and even options for me to wear. Wish me luck! And happy thoughts to our dearest MrsFatass as she passes through tribulation.
When is your gala event? I can relate to the feet! Heavy lotion and heavy socks for a few nights in a row works wonders! I need to get my feet up to the status of desperately needing a pedicure!
ReplyDeleteWould love to see a picture of you all dolled up! I hope you're having a nice trip to wherever you went that somehow I missed! =)
There will be a photo, yes? Of the whole gown wearing body and not just the feet?
ReplyDelete(my bottom says thanks for the shoutout. Everyone is still waiting for me to boil)
I bet you are going to look fabulous! You are tall and gorgeous - go on with your sexaaay self !!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great time!
Can't wait to see pics!!!!
ReplyDeleteYes yes yes! I want pics! You know every girl needs to have their prom pics taken and spread all over their blogs ;)
ReplyDeleteTry to take care of your feet more often! They are taking good care of you!
(We need more hints about the gown. A gown!!! woohooooo)
I always like a little bit of pampering! I agree with everyone else, we must see pictures :)
ReplyDeleteThose words would fill me with dread! And I never went to prom:( I can't wait to hear about it - I hope you have a wonderful time and feel beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI would panic if I had to go to a black tie event! I would be like you - shopping and buying things!
ReplyDeleteYou will be just beautiful. I hope you will put up some pictures if you feel comfortable!
I think the last paragraph says it all! You can be comfortable in your own skin, whether callused or swathed in a gown :-) Enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteOooh I love dressing up. Email me if you feel insecure honey, I'll help you all I can! Award waiting for you at my blog and don't you dare ignore it!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so exciting, you get to be Cinderella for the evening. I hope you can enjoy it and feel beautiful you so deserve a splurge like this.
ReplyDeletePretty please post a picture, will you just this once?
Oh...yikes!!! I had to go to one of my husband's clients weddings last year....NOT THIN....and I thought I was going to die.
ReplyDeleteIt turned out to be a whole lot of fun, but I thought I was seriously going to have a panic attack...no joke.
You will be gorgeous!! Good luck :)
You're going to be the Belle of the ball. Being just you is always enough. Don't forget that.
ReplyDeleteI mentioned you over on my blog.
I hope you have an absolutely wonderful time Bella :) and I look forward to a full report.
ReplyDeleteOK, I would totally freak too...I'm the same way, farmer tan, bare feet. Sounds a little fun though!
ReplyDeleteOh I miss prom. Can I live vicariously through you please?
ReplyDeletePictures pictures pictures, please. What color and style is the gown. Must know all. :)
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