Friday, February 3, 2012
Something that Scares You
It seems like life is all about facing fears. A few days ago I faced a fear I have had since the day the ultrasound tech told me I was having a boy. My oldest son left to serve a 2 year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I have hoped and prayed for this day since he was a newborn but I never imagined the gut wrenching pain that would be associated with knowing you won't see your child for 2 long years. It was the hardest thing I have done as a parent. All you mom's out there, hug those little boys of yours tight, because before you know it they will be grown men.
I guess the thing in fashion that scares me the most is dressing to young for my age. Do old mom's wear bright colors, skinny jeans and TOMS? I want to be in style but don't want to seem like I am dressing like a teenager. But it does make me feel young :)
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Aww, that's gotta be so hard, but exciting too. It still seems so far away for us, but my oldest is almost 11 and I know it'll be here before we know it.
ReplyDeleteNo need to worry about dressing too young, I assure you. You always look stylish and knowledgeable about what's new out there without having that desperate 'clinging onto my youth' look some people get by trying too hard to hit every single trend.
You are always so kind to comment on my blog and I appreciate it!
DeleteI can't imagine how hard that would be to send your son off on a mission...my mom did it 4 times! Where is he serving? And... I think your outfit looks great and you don't look out of place one bit. HOnestly, I can't imagine you being old enough to have a son going on a mission- you look so young! (and I mean that!)
ReplyDeleteThat is so kind of you to say. I can't imagine having 4 boys, I have 3 and the thought of having to do this 2 more times is more than I can bear. He is serving in Argentina, Bahia Blanca.
DeleteI think the outfit looks great on you and is very appropriate for you age. Good luck to your son and to you - and know that what he is doing is so important (I'm a convert, so I have so much gratitude for those who serve)
ReplyDeleteCourtney
wearingwhatiwant.blogspot.com
Thank you so much for sharing that with me, it helps me to remember that what he is doing is helping others find the gift of the gospel.
DeleteYeah--I think you look perfectly age appropriate, especially since your skinnies aren't some crazy fabric or embellished strangely, and your bright accessory is perfect.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your son's mission! My youngest brother left just a few months ago, and I can't believe that he's old enough...how do things like this happen?
I think you look wonderful! I wouldn't say this is too "young" at all. The pieces you've put together are great for any age, really!
ReplyDeleteOOoo, love the Toms! And I don't think you look like you're trying too hard. It looks super cute.
ReplyDeleteGreat outfit! Love the pop of color with the scarf.
ReplyDeleteYou look great! Fashionable, but not at all teeny-bopper. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I hope someday I have a son or daughter to send out into the world, but I can imagine that it's heart-wrenching to see them go.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you're old enough to have a son on a mission! My only brother has been gone just over a year and we miss him like crazy.
ReplyDeleteAnd I don't think that outfit skews too young. You look great!
Kayla
Freckles in April