October 23, 2007
I need a do-over
I’ve been meaning to write a Long, Serious post about how Wade and I are coming to terms with the fact that we are waaaaaaayyyy stricter than most all of the parents we know. But instead I spent the day shopping with my interior decorator and now my head is all full of fabric samples and lamps and end tables and I’m having a little moment of panic because THAT DINING ROOM TABLE COSTS HOW MUCH AGAIN?
I’m the girl who has a hard time committing to a $16.00 tube of concealer; you can imagine what the whole Furnishing the Dining Room proposition is doing to me.
But about that concealer.
Sweet mother of God, I LOVE the concealer. I have been taking breaks all day to go upstairs and make out with it, that is how much I love it. I got up this morning and patted on some super fabulous Caudalie eye cream (with GRAPE SEEDS, you all, which are apparently the Secret of Eternal Youth) and then patted on some Camouflage Cream and HOLY HELL! I looked like I have been getting ten hours of sleep every night for the last decade.
Which totally has not happened, by the way.
All afternoon, when I was shopping with the decorator and getting progressively more worked up because SERIOUSLY YOU WANT HOW MUCH FOR THOSE CHAIRS? I kept reminding myself that the concealer! works! and I love it! And the table! is lovely! and we will LOVE IT!
Although the dining room table probably will not make me look ten years younger.
Also: it occurred to me last night, when I was NOT getting ten hours of sleep, that I should tell you exactly what I am putting on my face. You know, in the interest of Science and Beauty and Total Unabashed Curiosity. So without further ado (and with no real logic, except that I am totally tired and trying REALLY HARD not to think about HOW FUCKING MUCH THAT DINING ROOM TABLE IS GOING TO COST, SWEET JESUS I WILL HAVE TO GET ANOTHER JOB TO PAY FOR IT), here is my Skin Care Product List. You’re welcome.
Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash Cream Cleanser Because I am nearly 40 and STILL breaking out.
Terralina Facial Moisturizer Smells like tea cakes.
Caudalie Contour Cream Lips and Eyes Works for ALL my wrinkles!
Clinique Super City Block, SPF 40 Every. Single. Day.
Tomorrow: Pictures of me looking well rested! And numb! Because I’m having two more cavities filled! And a complete list of my makeup! Because I’m having two more cavities filled!
I don’t know what that has to do with anything.
Posted by Susan @ 8:24 pm • better than Botox, fretful and worrisome
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October 23rd, 2007 at 10:08 pm, Kian Says:
Thank you for posting that list because from the photos you have posted, it totally looks like it works and I am so jealous of you!! You really do look great, so I can’t imagine how you could look better in tomorrow’s photos.
And I am sure you will totally love the table
October 23rd, 2007 at 10:28 pm, Belinda Says:
Upside, downside, inside-out, you are a beauty.
October 24th, 2007 at 8:56 am, Molly Says:
I also use that concealer - isn’t it great?! And thank you again for the list, for it certainly is working. You look fantastic.
And I hope you’ll do the post about being stricter parents than most soon. I am intrigued.
October 24th, 2007 at 9:53 am, Margaret Says:
My best friend’s mother has this advice: Never buy furniture you can actually afford. It’s ugly, and it lasts forever. Only buy beautiful stuff, even if it’s too expensive.
So no guilt, ok? Mom said so.
October 24th, 2007 at 11:57 am, Kimberly Says:
I SOOOOOOOOO need this. I think I’ve hit that brick wall that looms out there called “your mid-thirties”.
October 24th, 2007 at 12:00 pm, All Adither Says:
I want some.
October 24th, 2007 at 12:33 pm, jenB Says:
Tell me more about the strictness, because i feel the same way. No Disney, no barbies, I am REALLY MEAN.
October 24th, 2007 at 1:01 pm, Pamela Says:
The dining room table will not make you look ten years younger, but the fabulous lighting you will buy for the dining room certainly will.
And since the concealer makes you look even more young and fabulous, your age is creeping close to criminal.
October 24th, 2007 at 1:30 pm, Shan Says:
Thank God you told us about the concealer. I think I would fall over in a dead faint if I ever looked well rested. I don’t even know what that looks like. I need some.
October 24th, 2007 at 4:13 pm, gorillabuns Says:
i don’t leave home without it!
the concealer that is.
October 24th, 2007 at 5:31 pm, chris Says:
Oh I think I may have the market cornered on being the strict and “mean” parent.
October 24th, 2007 at 7:50 pm, blyger Says:
Dude, those parents, who aren’t as strikt as you now ( I know because I was one), will be playing catch up for years, as the kids get older. I wish I’d known then what I know now, but seriously, I probably did, I was just too tired.
October 25th, 2007 at 7:40 am, Lori Says:
I think I’d like to extend Margaret’s mom’s advice to everything: clothes, sheets, shoes, purses, makeup…everything.
October 25th, 2007 at 10:36 am, D Says:
I’m the official “Mean Mom” per my son’s pre-K school, some kids in the park, and some parents at a homeschooling group. Why am I mean - I make the kids say please and thank you [no, not kidding]. But my own kid thinks I’m strict - so I’d LOVE to read that post, please!!!! Want to know I’m “not alone” and “not the only one” out there.
October 25th, 2007 at 11:37 am, Kendra Says:
I, too, am strict. It pays off when they are 17 and can make great decisions on their own. I just hope it works for my boys, too.
Anxiously awaiting the post to compare notes!
October 25th, 2007 at 4:16 pm, VDog Says:
You are a funny lady! And as a former Nanny, I loooove you strict parents! Makes my job easier!
October 25th, 2007 at 6:09 pm, karyn Says:
Which item has the grape seeds slash fountain of youth slash ten hours of sleep cammo in it? Because I need to fill my bathtub with it and sit there for a long time.
Face down, I might add.
October 26th, 2007 at 12:56 pm, Stephanie Says:
Strict parents make well-balanced, well-behaved kids. We new parents look to folks like you as an example.
I’m already dubbed “strict” and I have a baby! But I do really mean things, like put her down in her crib for a nap, even if she doesn’t want to nap. Because I’m a shrew like that.
November 1st, 2007 at 7:26 pm, Lela Says:
Ah yes, the joys of concealer. Try getting a rash on your face and then not being able to WEAR concealer for 3 weeks. “just not in that area” the doctor said. Because I really didn’t want to cover up that bright red stuff! Joy. Thanks for the list-o-goodies!