October 20, 2009

Life As a Female (vol.1)

Stage 1: Don't notice body.

Stage 2: Want to display body for all to see, preferably in high heels, lipstick, and with a fairy wand.

Stage 3: Self-conscious about body. Mask self-consciousness by displaying body for all to see, preferably in high heels, lipstick, and with a set of car keys.

Stage 4: Hate body.

Stage 5: Pregnant - love body!

Stage 6: Want pre-baby body back.

Stage 7: Made peace with body. Just glad the compliments roll in for the beautiful kids!

2 confessions & pardons:

Marc said...

Um... is there a stage where the husband has some say in how the body is viewed?

Anonymous said...

Amen, Guilty Mom! At least now they're looking at my kids and I can hide my body behind their cuteness!... uh-oh-- I think small girl in the house is phasing stages!