Because of the nature of my work ( I am a human snot rag, bib, food shield, sponge, what have you), I have little occasion to dress with an air of comeliness. But, every morning I awake at the same time (5:50 AM), shower and don clean, pressed clothes. I face myself in the mirror, smooth my hands over the wrinkle free surface of my clothing, and rally myself for a favorable day. That confidence, and cleanliness, lasts for about 20 minutes- at which point, the children wake for school and The Baby takes a handful of sliced bananas and decides she is going to go all simian and hurl them at my shirt. By the evening, my sweater bears the road map of my passage through the day.
This is why I do not spend much money on clothing. It is one less thing to cry over. It is not all dirty and gross, however. That spot where the drool soaks through to the skin of my shoulder, is the same place where each of my kids rests his or her freshly shampooed and conditioned head when they come to give me a hug good night.
Get a bunch of coveralls. If it works for mechanics then it has to work for you too.
ReplyDeletehilarious! very similar to my wardrobe problems as well. i do like that coverall suggestion, but my husband might just quit me if i go that far.
ReplyDeleteOoh, coveralls do offer the best of both worlds. I can dress up underneath but allow the coverall to absorb all the dirt and mishaps of the day. Now I know what to ask for for my birthday!
ReplyDeleteI love the sweater-map! Who knew a piece of clothing could document a day in the life!
ReplyDeleteToo funny! I love your artwork!
ReplyDeletevery nice sweater
ReplyDeleteI liked the ending...it's those few moments that make it all worth it, isn't it? You can save that sweater to look at a lot of years later...will be a good memory.
ReplyDeleteWOW! I wish I had your talent! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteHa you nailed this...I can relate to you for sure! And I wonder why I'm always looking so beat up by the end of the day.
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