Ever come across a Mom who looks a hot mess? Who maybe looks like she hasn't kept herself up and has let herself go? Ever see a Mom a few days in a row who is wearing the same outfit? My guess is you at least answered yes to one of those. There are reasons for these things. Here are just 8 of them that quickly come to mind as to why Moms tend to look a hot-mess more often than not:
1. Because we Moms typically put ourselves last in everything, including hygiene.
2. Because we moms simply forget. For days. Seriously. Mom-brain is real and it is awful.
3. Because hair. Washed or shaved, it's everywhere. And that crap takes time. Time we Moms don't tend to get.
4. Because after a while, we just don't care about how often we shower. Sorrynotsorry.
5. Because we ran out of shampoo and the shampoo aisle at the store is inconveniently located and when pressed for time some items get skipped. Oops.
6. Because time moves at warp speed and truthfully you just lose track of time and then all of a sudden you are smelling your own body odor which makes you wonder when in the world you last showered....or when you even last put deo on, or brushed your teeth, or brushed your hair...or heck, even the last time you changed your clothes?!
7. Because exhaustion. Sheer exhaustion. The idea of lifting your arms up to wash your hair is such a daunting task, even the thought makes you cringe. Skip shower and head straight to bed.
8. Because kids. Think they'll sit quietly and read a book, watch a movie, play nicely together, or nap while you shower? ha. haha. hahahahaha. Same philosphy for phone calls...all is well and quiet until you're on the phone. HA. One can wish. And since I prefer to shower alone without a child questioning everything on my body, I shall not shower during their awake hours.
So if you see a Mom who is looking a hot mess, how about you offer to sit with the kids to watch a movie while she goes off to pamper herself? Help a lady out. She could use it. More than you probably could understand.
