Posts Tagged "Slummy Mummy"

School Run Slummy Mummy

Posted by cafebebemama on May 9, 2011 in American Mum Me, Motherhood | 6 comments

This picture was taken of Little Miss being Mummy. In a slobby, too-big (but getting less too-big these days) t-shirt and comfy clogs. I do almost always manage to get leggings/trousers/shorts/pants on as well but I am most definitely a slummy mummy as is evidenced by my daughter pretending to be me.

As I was bustling around the house this morning, thankfully not accompanied by nausea, trying to respond to emails, tweets and other freelance assignments and getting Little Miss ready for nursery, I ended up with no time left to make myself presentable to take Little Miss to school. I had a pair of shorts on (as well as pants), a t-shirt and my favourite way-too-big sweatshirt from Fat Face which says “FAT” on the front. I didn’t think that walking to school with “FAT” on my front was advisable so I managed to throw on another old sweatshirt that mostly matched my shorts.

Running slightly late there was no time for makeup or a zhuzh of the hair so I simply swiped on some tinted lip gloss and my sunglasses. Done. Slummy mummy uniform. I’m good at it! I felt like a royal scuz walking to school, holding Little Miss’ hand, behind some much-more-yummy-mummy who was wearing beautiful platform espadriles, cropped jeans and a tight sleeveless top on her slim frame. Bleurgh. I ended up staying for a bit at nursery as today is school photo day and I just wanted to hide in a corner! I looked like I had just rolled out of bed.

Does anyone else go to nursery/preschool/school in such a state? Do you feel the pressure to make yourself presentable? Do you find the time to make yourself presentable? I only have ONE child to get ready in the morning and, in fairness, it’s never a problem getting ready for school as she’s always up between 6:30-7:00am. She’s dressed and ready at least an hour before we have to leave minus a comb through the hair and shoes on her feet. My main problem is feeling the need to use the 90 minutes before we leave for school to do some work as opposed to getting myself ready.

Urgh…I am the School Run Slummy Mummy of Northborough! How about you? I think maybe I just need some nice tunics to throw over my ever-changing shape…and some lovely platform espadriles to make me feel pretty. What’s your school run uniform?

Slummy Mummy

Posted by cafebebemama on Feb 18, 2010 in Motherhood, Writing Workshop | 21 comments

Days of Yore

Where Did I Go?

Dark brown, straight hair with a smattering of grey hiding in the threads

Eyes that have a constant down turn and newly acquired pillows underneath

Skin that seems to have lost its youthful glow

A belly that in no way, shape or form resembles what it used to be

Silvery snakes that show its lack of elasticity

A fading red smile…a reminder of life

Legs and feet that never move fast enough to shift the padding everywhere

A man’s fleece sweatshirt many sizes too big, mask the vision that doesn’t want to be seen

I’ve lost myself but who did I used to be before being a Mummy?

I wasn’t fulfilled, I didn’t have a purpose, I didn’t know what love REALLY was

Until I became a Mummy.

Does my Little Miss notice anything of who I am now?

She may pat my tummy that I detest but she doesn’t know how I’d like it to be.

When I cuddle her and rock her to sleep, does she think, “What a slummy mummy I have!”

No!  She gently places her hand on my cheek; presses her forehead into mine; she loves me

JUST THE WAY I AM.

Does my husband reject me and long for the early days when I looked different?

He cuddles me, caresses me, kisses away my worries.

He’s proud of who I have become and loves the woman I am today.

Where have I gone?  I don’t know really, but despite the additional padding…

I’m rather happy with the slummy mummy I am today.

Let’s Be Selfish

Posted by cafebebemama on Sep 3, 2009 in Uncategorized | 10 comments

The last 15 months have been all about one Little Miss.  I have forgotten all about myself in the last year and a bit.  I’ve let myself go!  Dare I say it?  I do believe I have become a Slummy Mummy!  If a gun was put to his head, my husband would probably agree.  The real problem is, Little Miss doesn’t care or know any different!  She has no knowledge of my former self!  She likes me just the way I am (thank you Bridget Jones).  This is part of why I love her so!

But, I think it’s time to reclaim a wee bit of me.  Just maybe.  I have a special awards ceremony to attend next week and a few exciting things in the coming weeks plus, we’re traveling back to the US in October for my brother’s wedding.  I think I need a bit of pampering, don’t you?  I really need a hair cut and a good soak in the bath.  And boy, wouldn’t I like to have a whole afternoon to myself to read a book and focus on me?  Yes!  I would!

I’ve come across a solution!  Radox, the shower and bath gel, has launched a “Be Selfish” campaign.  They are encouraging all women to take time and have a selfish hour.  They have teamed up with writer Kathy Lette who has written the novella ‘All Steamed Up’ which is a brand new, water-resistant book that women can read whilst letting off some steam in the bath.

To download the audiobook, click on this link:

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I, for one, am really looking forward to the chance to read a WATER RESISTANT (they’re not just for kids!)  book in a lovely bubble bath and block out the sounds of the house.  I am blessed to have my Little Miss and my wonderful husband in my life but every once in a while, it’s nice to do something for yourself.  I need to remember this…please remind me if you see me on the street in my track suit bottoms and worn fleece.  At least I’ll smell nice and have smooth, soft skin!

Make a commitment to yourself!  This month, take at least ONE hour a week to do something for yourself.  I know I’m going to try and that’s a major accomplishment for me.  Step number one…run the tap, squirt some Radox, grab my Kathy Lette water-resistant novella, ‘All Steamed Up’ and relax.  What are you going to do?  Please let me know and don’t forget to click on the link above to download an audiobook of ‘All Steamed Up’.   Good luck ladies…let’s be selfish!