As I mentioned before, I’ve never been SUPER cool. But I’ve been pretty cool. And I could always make up in personality what I lacked in style and looks. But I went to the mall yesterday. And it was very nearly traumatic.
I went to pick up, of all things, a waterproof mattress cover for one of the kids beds. I thought we had one on a particular bed, turns out we didn’t and well, hopefully Febreeze will do what it says it does. While there, I thought I would look around, maybe get something new for myself because heaven knows how badly I need new clothes. The more I walk around, the more self-concious I become.
I’m pushing around a double stroller (covered in lunch), the toddler using the aforementioned mattress cover as a pillow, her hair out of control because she has yanked out her clip. The baby has refried beans on his shirt from lunch. My hair is in a ponytail, my clothes are from Target, my shoes are comfy but OLD. I’m pretty sure when I walked into the "cool" stores, the cute little clerks there are praying I don’t buy anything from them because their other customers would stop wearing their stuff if they saw ME in it. I’m the epitome of uncool in that moment. And SO feeling it.
How did this happen? I know how it happened. 4 pregnancies in 7 years, my body has never stayed at one size for more than a month or two it seems. I keep waiting to buy "good" clothes until I’ve lost weight or stopped nursing or have more money…and in the meantime, just choose something that’ll do for the time being off the clearance rack at Target while I’m there buying diapers. And now that I’m almost done nursing? My body looks OLD. Not quite time for a new bra, but the old one’s not doing the trick either. (Too much information, I KNOW!!)
I’m doing it. I need to be a superhero today. I could really use the magic powers.
*edited to add*
I did it. I will soon be the proud owner of my own personal rainbow, my own magic charm, my own superhero costume. 
One more thing…How does SHE look so COOL doing the same thing? Must be the stripey capris. Putting them on the list. (I swear, this is the cool barbie version of me. With Franklin and Sophia. She’s got freckles, the blonde toddler has a messy face, and the baby with dark hair…she WANTS to be me, she WISHES she was me.)
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You go girl- become the superhero!
I totally do that with the “good” clothes,,I don’t think I know what good clothes are anymore!
Shannon you make me LOL! I totally relate to you! When you come to Utah, we can go shopping together!
I think a bracelet makes you more than a superhero… practically a goddess. It’s very pretty, I’m excited to admire it. And, you always look hip. chin up girl (and I’m not talking chin-ups here).
Shannon! this post made me giggle, not at you, but because it’s all too familiar. I’m glad you bought yourself the bracelet!!! Hope it makes you smile and feel awesome everytime to you see it.
Okay, the doll comments are toooooo, too much!!! You are SOO cool Shannon you don’t even know it! But I love the bracelet you ordered!
Oh man I hear ya on that one and I only have one- hair in a ponytail chasing a meesy faced toddler who has just dumped half her lunch on her shirt - ah well I wouldn’t have it any other way I tell ya!
Just got back from my near-daily trip to Target (not an exaggeration!), and your post cracked me up! Doesn’t EVERYONE buy all their clothes from Target? I wouldn’t even know where to go to find “cool” clothes. I am still using the “I’m still pregnant” excuse for my pretty lame wardrobe and I am terrified when I have to go back to the other side in July. Shan, you are so much cooler than you think. Miss ya, girl!
this is so me except i shop at wal-mart for my clothes. (could be a step down. cheeper though)
we just need to remember that some day our kids will be out of the house and then we’ll have no excuses so lets think ahead about what we’ll be wearing 20 years from now:)
I so get you! I won’t regale you w/ tales of being 36, but I get you! You’re not the only member of the club my friend…
Oh girl! We can all relate! Sending hugs your way oh ‘great goddess of motherhood’! The last new piece of clothing was from my husband…a dirty gray, longsleeved, company shirt that says “put it where the sun don’t shine” (on the back…He works for a a company that sells grow -lights for agriculture).
Pair it with my jeans with the magic marker stains and MY new bracelet..Voila’!! very retro
It’s universal…we’re with ya sister!
ps
I used to show up at the university with baby barf going down the back of my suit…oh THAT was charming
Hahahahahaha.. I’m sooo not cool. In fact last night we were watching TV & that Old Navy commercial came on, you know the one where they dance around in “wicked cute” tunics… I said to Geoff that it makes me feel bad (that commercial)… I could not put on a tunic & look “wicked cute”. I just cannot. I bet you $10 if I wore a tunic someone would ask me when I was due. Grrrrrrrr being a mom is a rough job! Alex dresses way better than me
LOL…I so TOTALLY thought of you today while I was shopping. I went into the dressing room with an armload of clothes to try on…and ended up only buying (yet another) black t-shirt. I decided to go look at some jewelry, armed with your line, “bracelets can only make you look fun!”
Hope your Superhero purchase works its magic!!
Hey you superwomen you! Congrats on buying the bracelet… it is cool! And as for me… I will likely try and make one as I am so cheap. Lovin that Barbie and I know you are as cool or cooler then her man!
Shel
I am with you - I too had 4 babies in 6yrs - granted one of those pregnancies was twins. I so relate to your post today. I feel old and I tried to buy something cute today and well it just wasn’t working. Kudos to you for treating yourself to something fun!
The Barbie is just crackin’ me up!
I just had to giggle at your comments. It’s amazing the way we think of ourselves, because NO one thinks of you as “uncool”. Yes, Barbie only wishes she was Shannon Montez!
Oh you are speaking my language!
You crack me up! Some jewelry from Andrea always helps.
shannon…you totally climbed into my world…seriously. I had the same rambling conversation with my DH about going to the mall on Saturday..i used to LOVE the mall..now I almost have a panic attack..lol.miley