Feeling Good, Looking Good

I noticed that if I get to make the effort in the morning, like shower, style my hair, put on some make-up, I feel good all day. I'll catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror and think, "oh you look pretty!" haha! Much better than catching a glimpse and thinking, "oh god. . .I'm going to hell in a handbasket."

Funny thing is, even if I sit in my pajamas till noon the next day (a common thing around here as we all are late risers due to V being a late riser), the effect seems to last. Hair seems messy but full of bounce, cute. Face looks ok not slathered in make-up. A third day is pushing it and I am back into UGH territory.

I asked my husband if he could give me an hour each morning to shower and get ready but he laughed it off saying he doesn't ask me for such luxuries :( For months now I get a 1 or 2 hr break in the afternoon (break from taking care of V) and that is it. . though sometimes he'll watch her while I'm making dinner. Otherwise I don't really have any time for myself. . in the evening we watch her together but by then I want to watch tv or play my video game (Sims 2) So I guess I do get more time but not at the right times! I guess I am picky.

So! Anyway. We are in the process of looking for a new place, and if we get a place that is spacious enough, I can wake up before V and shower and get ready without waking her up (the shower wakes her up now.) That would be really sweet and great for my self-esteem!