Giving Brangelina A Run For Their Money!
OK I’ve been running on little sleep, rushed food, tending sick kids and crying every time I catch a glimpse of the tummy fat left over from having Noah a few days ago! I told my husband that I’m running with the new philosophy of being LOW MAINTENANCE about my appearance these days but truly it’s just code word for ugly. At least by calling my appearance low maintenance it actually sounds like a “plan”. Maybe by saying that I look like I’m following a pre-meditated regiem of beauty rituals (or lack thereof).
Here’s to all those Movie Stars and Super Models who have their new babies and look stunning the next day - they must be getting tummy tucks and botox as their kid is popping out! If I ever have another child I’m arranging to have a massage therapist, my hair dresser, and a personal stylist to be at my side in the hospital while I’m pushing! You just know that all of those pictures are gonna circulate over the years of a beautiful, sweet little pink and rosy baby and the Mommy who looks like she was hit by a truck and dragged for a mile.
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Debbie
December 1st, 2004 at 12:23 am
Daria, my love…. I have seen you, on those so called “low maintenance days”, and to you, and everyone reading this I say HA!!!! You are the most gorgeous person I have ever met. You have not one ounce of “ugly” in, or anywhere on you. What I would give to look like you, even on your “ugly days”, and this is coming from a real low maintenance lady! Love ya!!
Garrison Steelle
December 1st, 2004 at 8:51 am
I’ve no question that you are considerably more beautiful than you care to admit. After all, you’re a mom.
-G
nicole
December 1st, 2004 at 9:24 am
Daria its fun to read your theory … but i am quite sure your evidence is quite weak!! Cant wait to have you home! And keep Blogging…forget feeding the kids and blog..hahaha
Jen
December 1st, 2004 at 11:35 am
DARIA!!!! Are you kidding! If you only knew what you looked like to
everyone else. I’m all about low maintenance when I ‘m with Brett, I can tell you
he loves it…….(right anyway) If I attempted your low maintenance thing it would
take me 45 min. Besides the next baby you should adopt and that way you will get a girl
and you won’t have to get your ” baby fat”. Love ya Jen
Jenn
December 1st, 2004 at 11:40 am
I’m like so feeling your pain Daria. Ummm, 4 years later… This last 15 pounds just will.not.budge.
Marie Muzzo
December 1st, 2004 at 11:45 am
Daria you are an amazing mom and beautiful person on the inside
and the out.
Take good care
moi
December 1st, 2004 at 5:42 pm
LIES I say! Lies all Lies! You are sickeningly cute even when you’ve just finished ralphing in the toilet! And as I recall, you weighed what? A grand total of like- 120lb. Don’t EVEN! No one looks perfect after their FOURTH kid! The belly jell is inevitable when you have a not even TWO WEEKS old BABY!!! Cut yourself some slack, kiddo!
And a beauty tip? Brushed teeth and lipgloss and you’re good to go!
jenni
December 2nd, 2004 at 10:47 am
I know how you feel. I feel like I stole my clothes off a bum! My skin is all weird and my
fat is holding on for dear life. My hair has taken on a life of it’s own. For whatever reason
it curls up. I have bone straight hair and now it wants to curl! I keep thinking all I really
need is to go shopping, get my eyebrows done, dye my hair, and not eat for about a year! Then
the holidays roll around and there goes that idea! I traded my body and looks for these wonderful
children who are covered in fat rolls. It is so worth it. I guess that’s what we have to remind
our selves of. Yeah, we looked like death warmed over but the reward is so worth it!
Mieke
December 3rd, 2004 at 1:14 pm
You JUST had a baby silly. Chill out. You know the weight falls off in the first few weeks with a few pounds lingering until later months. It took me a while to lose the last ten with Gabo, but as soon as he started eating solids, and I got my period again (even though he’s still nursing), the weight fell off. So relax.
Mona
December 5th, 2004 at 3:34 pm
I’ve been called frumpy because I take 2 mins to brush my hair and brush my teeth in the morning.
I can imagine taking care of babies is first priority and very h.m. However, I do think taking care of oneself will allow you to take better care of others. A spa trip or perhaps hubby can give you a back rub???
Amanda
December 5th, 2004 at 4:49 pm
I had a baby boy 5 months ago and I am still doing the low
maintenance plan…I guess I’ll be doing that for a few more
years…lol!
Congrats on the beautiful baby boy!