tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7484590598029250440.post2853755139047717110..comments2023-06-02T03:50:51.134-05:00Comments on Midwest "Mom"ments: More Beautiful YouNot Just Another Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01455496431589188635noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7484590598029250440.post-79715383291907687562011-06-29T09:04:59.284-05:002011-06-29T09:04:59.284-05:00Thank you so much! Yes, I'm sure boys aren'...Thank you so much! Yes, I'm sure boys aren't easier to raise than girls, per se, but I feel like if I'd had boys I wouldn't worry about some of the same things with them.Not Just Another Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01455496431589188635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7484590598029250440.post-26338251185139819302011-06-28T20:50:43.007-05:002011-06-28T20:50:43.007-05:00What a beautiful and precious post! I, too, have ...What a beautiful and precious post! I, too, have always struggled with my looks. Having 3 girls and only 1 boy -- I constantly worry about the girls developing unhealthy self-images. Ugh!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16969257452509232901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7484590598029250440.post-85652254421724091872011-01-12T12:46:42.435-06:002011-01-12T12:46:42.435-06:00What a beautifully written post. I can definitely ...What a beautifully written post. I can definitely identify with what your saying. And I sometimes go a whole day before I realize I never looked in a mirror or thought about my appearance since becoming a mom. And while that is welcome relief from years of obsessing- I agree that its so important for moms to embrace their own beauty- so we can pass that on to our daughters. Great blog post:)~SHANNON~https://www.blogger.com/profile/10046163344553302080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7484590598029250440.post-81022344082038470932011-01-03T12:14:15.578-06:002011-01-03T12:14:15.578-06:00You are too sweet. Yes, that was a photogenic mome...You are too sweet. Yes, that was a photogenic moment! :0)Not Just Another Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01455496431589188635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7484590598029250440.post-4033199268137014332011-01-03T12:08:29.335-06:002011-01-03T12:08:29.335-06:00I don't know a single woman who hasn't fel...I don't know a single woman who hasn't felt all of this. <br /><br />Those who claim not to? Are liars.<br /><br />I'm sure of it.<br /><br />I love you for who you are. And I'm genuinely jealous of your twitter avatar every day. I kid you not.KLZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07148991868974040605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7484590598029250440.post-46121918161110246152011-01-03T11:40:29.273-06:002011-01-03T11:40:29.273-06:00Miss Candy, That's so encouraging to hear! I l...Miss Candy, That's so encouraging to hear! I love that you still like sweats, a ponytail and no makeup. Me, too! And we are so blessed to have found husbands who love us like that.Not Just Another Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01455496431589188635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7484590598029250440.post-78367316474113014692011-01-03T10:51:18.684-06:002011-01-03T10:51:18.684-06:00What a beautiful and honest post. The man I love ...What a beautiful and honest post. The man I love tells me he that I'm hot and sexy and beauitful and I always laugh him off. I don't think I'll ever measure up to society's definition of beautiful, but I have a husband who thinks the world of me and a daughter who will hopefully see what your daughter sees in you. & if that doesn't sound good enough at the end of the day, then I don't deserve it. Truly a great post.Unpolished Parentinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05908084719146729086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7484590598029250440.post-40474084762814972842011-01-03T10:04:23.726-06:002011-01-03T10:04:23.726-06:00This is an amazing post and hit home in so many wa...This is an amazing post and hit home in so many ways!! I was that same girl...the one the boys played with and couldn't figure out how to fit in. Once in high school I decided to be "girly", put on a form fitting dress, makeup, etc. It was a horrible experience...the kids teased me, accused me of stuffing my self (the dress had a built in bra that made things appear larger). I still struggle with my looks. I have the same type of hair as you, thick, unruly and THANK GOD for products and good flat iron! I went on DR. Phil about two year ago for a makeover to get out of my pj and ponytail look. It inspired me, but after time I went back to being me! I feel like there are two MEs now. The one who can dress up and "wow" and the one who likes sweats, a ponytail and no makeup.<br /><br />I am just glad my husband loves the REAL me!<br /><br />Thank you for sharing this. I thought something was wrong with me for my feelings...good to see I am not alone.Miss. Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06508014026686538721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7484590598029250440.post-52640400145727176152011-01-03T09:42:14.574-06:002011-01-03T09:42:14.574-06:00Thank you all for the positive feedback. I was rea...Thank you all for the positive feedback. I was really nervous about posting something that has been so difficult for me to face. <br /><br />Lori - What a beautiful, inspirational note. Thank you. <br /><br />Susan - I'm so glad you enjoyed it!<br /><br />Rita - I would be honored!Not Just Another Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01455496431589188635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7484590598029250440.post-88996346500704180642011-01-03T08:57:31.739-06:002011-01-03T08:57:31.739-06:00I love this post. I'm linking to it from the B...I love this post. I'm linking to it from the BlogHer Own Your Beauty facebook wall.Rita Arenshttp://www.blogher.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7484590598029250440.post-67722910528337005392011-01-02T21:54:22.715-06:002011-01-02T21:54:22.715-06:00What a powerful story. Some things only come thro...What a powerful story. Some things only come through experience. Love your blog!Susan DiMickelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13376687779868147687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7484590598029250440.post-55086728984807373112011-01-02T10:38:37.662-06:002011-01-02T10:38:37.662-06:00Such a powerful post.
As a girl, I couldn't f...Such a powerful post.<br /><br />As a girl, I couldn't find a single thing about me that I liked. Not one. <br /><br />And now, there are flaws that are always the first thing I notice in the mirror or in a photograph.<br /><br />But other parts of me I learned to celebrate. Be proud of.<br /><br />I remember once looking at a very thin woman. Boyish, practically. And realizing - for the first time ever at just over 30 - that I did not want that figure. I am way curvy, always have been. And while I'm prone to pudginess, when I'm eating well and exercising my shape is something that stops traffic. And I remember how liberating that feeling was - realizing that I did not WANT to be so thin that I didn't have my curves. That I would happily sacrifice wearing the things that looked bad on my shape for the sake of having the shape in the first place.<br /><br />My beauty reclaimed in that moment.<br /><br />And yes - owning your beauty is an incredible gift to our daughters.Lori @ In Pursuit of It Allhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01866262304780303024noreply@blogger.com