Comments on: Yummy Mummies Vs. Slummy Mummies?

By: whyamievendoingthis

whyamievendoingthis — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 03:08:18 +0000

Haha I’m definitely a slummy mummy. And I DON’T have time, or the desire to primp and preen at 7 a.m. But it’s not because I live only for my kids, or because I don’t take care of myself. I sleep, I eat well, I practice proper hygiene (I’m not crusty lol.) And the rest of my time and energy goes toward other aspects of my life. It’s not all about how you look, ladies. What are you reading? How are you contributing to society? How do you feel about yourself? Jennifer Garner looks terrific. She’s one of the few stars who seems to be actually RAISING her children, instead of strapping them on like accessories for the public eye, and sloughing them off on nannies the rest of the time, spending hours and hours at the gym and shopping so they can look “presentable.” You know what? KIDS DON’T CARE. They love YOU, not your hairstyle. Do an experiment– for a week, put your hair in a ponytail, skip the makeup, and spend that time reading to your children. Want to take care of yourself? Meditate. Get a massage. LAUGH. Sing. Roll down the hill with your kids and don’t worry about grass stains, or what people will think of you. Do it, and see how you feel, and see how your kids feel.

By: theresa

theresa — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:24:27 +0000

thanks everyone for reminding me that I am no where nearly as vapid as the majority of women who comment on this site!

By: Émilie

Émilie — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 19:50:49 +0000

Slummy Mummies are so disgusting. Ewwww.

By: Honey

Honey — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 19:42:23 +0000

Exactly Cindy…Jennifer Garner is the biggest slob of all time!

By: Granny

Granny — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:55:04 +0000

Agreed, we all have our own style. I have never understood why some people feel that a celebrity should always look “on” even during their down time. They don’t owe us that. I certainly have been known for going out it casual attire and without makeup plenty. I am always clean, but don’t always feel that I want to be glamorous for every occasion.

By: ShinyHappyPeople

ShinyHappyPeople — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:16:14 +0000

I agree that women need to care about themselves, that it makes for happier moms and is a good example for the children.
But I also think that some people have a more relaxed sense of style and have no personal need to set their hair and wear lots of make-up or the latest in fashion. If someone is wearing work-out clothes and no make up to drop off her kids, how does that mean she doesn’t care about herself? Maybe she is on her way to the gym or grocery store.
If someone wants to live in jeans & t-shirts, that is their personal style but it certainly doesn’t mean they are a slob or don’t care about themself. Everyone on this planet is going to have their own idea on what is fashionable anyway – so please yourselves ladies. Wear what you want to wear.

By: j

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 04:23:37 +0000

check our our forum for mom’s and moms-to-be….we talked about a similar issue asking if parents dressed up. I don’t know if you’ve seen that show “what not to wear” on TLC but there are so many mom’s who say the same thing “all my time goes to my kids”. I think you can look presentable and spend time with your kids…it’s just as easy to put jeans on as sweat pants.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 01:12:47 +0000

I totally agree with these comments too.

btw, it’s confusing to have two Cindys here. I think I will go back to being Cindyo. :)

By: El

El — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 23:16:32 +0000

I agree with all of the comments. I don’t find competition
from women doing school drop offs regarding clothes, but
it’s true that you have to think of yourself too, because you
are a person. When will you start doing things for yourself?
When the kids are gone. That is when a hubby goes too.
I have a friend who doted on her kids every turn, helicoptering etc., that now with the last of her kids out of
the house she doesn’t even know what to do with her
husband. So sad!

By: Cindy

Cindy — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:27:34 +0000

Like Jen Garner…Surely, her kids are ashamed of seeing their mom around the kindergarden with those sloppy clothes!