Spankx, a girl just sometimes has to depend on them.

 Once upon a time I would get excited about things that seemed like there was a cause for excitement. Such as a hot date with the hubby, alone time, shopping sprees, Disneyland, a family trip. Now a days I get excited if I take a shower that day, brush my teeth before 5 p.m., go to the restroom by myself with out any interruptions. Today is Thursday, not just any ordinary Thursday that is. This Thursday is our second outing as a family since Riley was born. To most they think it is not a big deal. As for me, not so much. It is a production; it calls for bathing of all three of us before the hubby gets home, picking out the perfect outfit for all of us, and getting me ready. Any of you that know me well know that I take forever and a day to get ready. Especially with two children. As I rumble through my closet searching for that perfect outfit to wear I am in shock! I just went shopping not too long ago and bought a few things, and wouldn't you know it, I HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR!!!!!!!!!! What is a girl to do! I have gained 50 lbs from having my son. Of course I have lost a little of that, but everything that I try on shows off that wonderful flap over roll that just does not seem to want to go away. I never thought I would be a woman that would depend on Spankx daily to make me feel better, but at this point in my life I am that woman! As I put on my Spankx and then pull over my dress all of a sudden the roll is gone. For a moment I feel skinny and content with the body that I have post pregnancy. Then reality sets back in. Riley starts to cry; Peyton comes in telling me a million times, "Mommy, baby brother cry!” Sure enough it makes Peyton cry as well. I rip off the dress and the Spankx and I am back to life, back to reality. Back to my nursing bra and maternity underwear, and the ugly maternity clothes that still seems to fit. I am excited to soon be able to workout again. To have all my clothes fit me again. To be able to go shopping in my own closet, not to mention I am sure that the hubby will be excited for that one as well. Only a few more hours until my hubby comes home and then we are off to our second family outing.