Are You a Shlumpadinka?

So. Ask yourself. Are you a Shlumpadinka?

I don't like to quote Oprah...as it reveals that I am a viewer...but I must say that she really does have something when it comes to this theory..

Basically, if you are guilty of running errands in your pjs or wear your husband's sweats a lot--you qualify.

I started to think about this because I have been watching a lot of "What Not to Wear" on TLC. A lovely little show of 30 minutes where the hosts tear apart women that either are wearing too many cat sweaters or think that neon is still in. Or they fall into my category of "being too busy" to look nice.

I don't know about you, but when I only have to impress my office manager and the 5 month old everyday--the motivation to dress in real clothes is pretty low. I have been challenging myself to try to look a little nicer--so that at least by the time my husband comes home he has a shred of a reason to remember why he married me in the first place.

Today I tried to jazz it up a bit (mainly because my shorts that I had worn all week and t-shirts were all covered in baby spit up). I put on my khaki capris and a nice tank top. Dressing nicely actually helped me feel a little bit better about the day. My co-worker calls it, "dressing for success." She says that even though she works at home, she makes a point of wearing work clothes. She says it makes her feel more like she is "at work." I don't know if she has stopped that since she had a baby herself....

In any case...don't give up on dressing in REAL clothes! (okay, but I think that nursing moms should get some kind of exception though. As soon as I put on a shirt, there is spit up on it. Today was a miracle to go for more than a couple of feedings without a big pile of yuck).

Real clothes really do help your outlook on life for the day.

PS If you have a chance, check out the link on Oprah's page. I think that I match Dawn most closely in what I would wear everyday if I could.