I braved the world of modern retail shopping today...okay. I just went to Target. But that makes me sound normal instead of brave. For the middle of a week day, the place was rockin', kids were screaming and hiding in the isles, even the Christmas mu-zac had a bit of a bounce. I had two kids of my own with me, was on a mission to buy Borax to kick up my cleanliness factor and return some un-needed, over-priced stocking-stuffers. And guess what, while I was there, I noted that they had some cute jeans on sale...almost half-price. I have lost a little weight and thought, what the heck, I could use some jeans that stay up without a belt. Something cute, something modern. Has anyone ever bought those low rise jeans? Well, I tried a pair on. they fit well on my butt. The pockets actually made me look like I had a butt. NICE. But I couldn't pull them all the way up. Important parts kind-of hung out all over the place. See-- 
Yes, that is my belly. I hope you didn't loose your lunch at seeing it. I am not in any way ashamed of my belly's lovely ripples, dimples, and stripes. I earned every one! Four children in less than six years: I am proud of that mommy belly. PROUD, I say. Even if it is squishy and has a cottage cheese like feel to it when I tried to shove it into these jeans. Here's what it looked like 
with my shirt down... Yeah. I am so working it. I know it isn't a great picture, but I think it helps you get an idea of what low-rise jeans do for my almost forty-year-old-never-exercised figure.
And here is one of my behind. Wait..I think that is my behind, maybe that is my fount?? I can't tell. But those pockets have buttons...so it must be the back. What do you think? Does this make me look like I am hauling junk in my trunk or what? Or just big pockets?
I know this post left you shocked and speechless...so here is one last picture to heal your eyes.
Our Christmas Card picture. The reason for my flabby, scarred belly, and crooked belly button.
Jeans
Well earned INDEED.
23 comments:
Ah! My eyes!
Okay, I left a snarky comment like you requested. Now I'm going to leave a real one.
Those jeans look fabulous, dahling! And the big pockets with buttons are just the thing to make your butt look less pancakeish. Good choice!
And the little ones? So cute! That is an awesome picture.
There. I'm done. Not snarky enough? Deal. I heart you!
What lovely children! Love that dark hair and those beautiful smiles!
Jeans...ah, jeans. Skip the low rise, they are evil. I've had better luck with Dockers brand.
I'm glad to hear you are proud of your tummy, it's a shame how many of us women berate ourselves over something stupid like that.
(This comment is 100% sarcasm free.)
Your children are darling. And as for jeans, for my 41 year old un-exercised body? Elastic waist ones from Wal-Mart! I've never been trendy and I'm not starting now!
Adorable kids! love the photo...
I detest low rise jeans
oh. You are a brave woman. I would be glad to reciprocate but I am dresses only and also my DH (bless his foresight) has banned identifying photos on the internet. And I am guessing my behind is rather identifying.
You wear it well and with pride. ;o)
You don't even want to know what my belly looks like after delivering a 13 pound baby. LOL
And the kiddies are GORGEOUS, dahlink!
I love your belly attitude...I gotta get me some of that. Mine's about the same, and I get the muffin top wearing certain jeans as well. Current fashion is not mummy friendly, I tell you!
Low rise jeans=showing your crack like a plumber if you have to help someone tie their shoes or bend down for some other reason.
I am not one to ask for Jeans advice. I wear men's jeans, and my muffin top is more like a mushroom top...it hangs way over the edges. Soon it will be only lovely elastic fronted maternity jeans for me, but for now I can still wear my regular ones.
I know I already commented, but I thought you would find it amusing that I had a dream about you last night. Well, not you exactly, just your screen name.
What the heck could that mean?
Hey, your belly looks just like mine! Way to go, Mama! And way to be brave and put that tummy out for all to see! :)
Your children are beautiful.
Merry Christmas :)
Your children are gorgeous and so worth a Mommy Tummy, although I think your mommy tummy looks better than mine, and I have only two kiddies to take credit for it :)
Jeans...that's another story. I finally found one style that fits me well, so I got three pairs each in the different washes :) LOL I hated jeans for years before these and refused to wear them.
well the last picture redeemed you of all your iniquities!!!
U RULE
Avery: I so did not buy those jeans. I asked a lady...are they too tight? She replied with a question,"Are thy cutting off your circulation? If not, then that is they way they are suppose to look."
Miss Burrows: I thought low-rise would suck in my front and shift it around to my back. I was wrong.
Lisa: You just carry your wisdom around your middle!
Heff-No more mens jeans! I knew you wore men's jeans. We need to get you something with appliqués.
Holly: I love stretchy pants.
Misty: That is my last pair of low rise jeans ever!
tobybo: My belly button hasn't seen the light of day since the nurse checked my C-section scar! Thought it was about time to show it to the world...I'm not ashamed, but I was wondering if I crosses the lines of modesty...Next I am thinking of getting a belly button ring. What do you think?
Kimberly: I will be happy to share my attitude with you. Plenty of pride to go around!
TMM- High five to you!
Soldier's wife: Emma says Opera knows about jeans and I should ask her...I keep putting it off.
Doozie- Now lets see yours!
I actually like what those low rise boot cut jeans do for my figure too, but they do tend to squish everything extra out the top. Now you just need a cute little empire waist blouse with some eye popping colors, and you'll be ready for a night on the town! Can I come?
It's funny how the jokes about pregnancy mention stretch marks. Actually, those silvery threads are really quite beautiful. At least they would be if I could see them, but they're too deeply buried in the wobbly soft cottagey cheesey thing that is the rest of the skin. The jokes about pregnancy don't mention that kind of stuff.
Here I am making a comment.
Your kids are adorable and kissable.
You are a BRAVE soul. I'd take a picture of my belly but I don't have a wide-angled lens, I'm just saying.
Next time we will go jean shopping after looking up Oprah.com jean buying guide.
Jeans:
Pockets = good
Muffin Top = bad
White faded over butt and legs = me no likey
Bootcut = awesome
Skinny jeans = the devil
Taking time for coffee while shopping with best friend without kids = priceless.
It is a beautiful belly! And you go on losing some weight!
How the heck did you snap a picture of me?
Cute kids!
And great post above from your hubby.
Beautiful children, Dapoppins!
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That is the mama belly. I have one too. I guess we should be proud - why shouldn't we? We really did EARN that saggy, flabby, scarred up thing after all!
with a photo like that and those gorgeous kids..who cares about the belly...they are lovely
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