The Mommy I Want Them To Remember.

I read this article a while back about how we as moms either don't take photos of ourselves or only take photos at certain angles or with makeup on. It's because we don't like to see how we really look. After having kids our self esteem and confidence are already low enough. Why take a photo so we can pull apart ourselves further?
The article talked about taking photos of ourselves because when we pass, our kids can look back and see us for who we were. How they remembered us. They don't want to see a photo of their mom all done up, that's not how they remember us.
They remember us for who we are/were. I personally rarely get out of my PJ's. My hair is normally in a messy top bun and no makeup is ever on my face. But my boys don't care. They would rather me get on the floor with them, build forts, bake for them, color, paint- GET MESSY.
I've decided that when/if I'm to pass I want my boys to remember me for ME. Not the done up mommy they only see once in a blue moon. But the mommy that looks a little rough around the edges, the mommy that they love, the mommy that kisses their boo-boo's, is covered in flour from baking cinnamon buns. The mommy thats hair looks like a crazy lady because she doesn't have a spare moment to brush it out, the mommy that lays with them until they fall asleep, the mommy that snuggles them on the couch and chases them around the house to catch them, out of breath, exhausted.
This is the mommy that they love. So I've decided to embrace myself. The only three people I need to impress are my husband and my two beautiful boys. ( and they already think I rock )

Do you find yourself deleting photos of yourself, or not taking any at all? You're beautiful because you're you. No amount of makeup can change what your insides look like.
Embrace yourself! 

Short and Sweet post today...but I was just reminded to care less today as I was hesitant to add a photo to Facebook because I critiqued myself as looking "manly" .
I've to go get back to making snow angels... Have a beautiful December 19th!

Feel free to comment, I love to read your feedback good and bad!