I’m just gonna say it. We have some veritable rock stars in our presence. We’re incredibly proud to be in the company of these talented women and host them here as JerseyMomsBlog Contributors. Chrissy MacCarrick is no exception. Her personal blog, LifeAsACEO, tracks the daily trials of her appropriately proclaimed position as CEO of her household and it is full of truth, fun and a delightful perspective.
In true, multi-tasking-Mom-blogger fashion, Chrissy also runs her Jersey Shore Families community, a hyper-local online family resource full of ideas, adventures and advice from a Mom who’s in the know.
In Chrissy’s own, perfectly penned words… “It’s been said that I require a placemat to list my job descriptions & qualifications because a business card would not be big enough. My placemat includes duties as a wife, mom, business owner, website Editor, social media consultant, blogger, Zumba instructor…and everything in between {phew!}”.
Who does not relate!?
Here’s a fun post by Chrissy, originally featured on LifeAsACEO and an appropriate read as we head into the season of love. Enjoy. And do check out all that Chrissy has to offer at her personal blogs too.
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My Husband’s Girlfriend
When I was my husband’s girlfriend…I really strived to be “hot.” I worked out almost daily, and flaunted what I thought was a sexy body with coordinating bra and panty sets from Victoria Secret. I owned just one velour sweat suit– & even that was a cutesie baby pink set that didn’t have lollipop stuck to it or boogers wiped across it. I went for bi-monthly manicures, never had roots {gasp!}, washed my face every night before bed and got regular facials. All of these acts made me feel confident {& sexy} in my own skin.
When I was my husband’s girlfriend…I didn’t always spend the night. I had a hard time becoming confident in the “trust” department thanks to some crappy relationships & my broken family upbringing, but I did come to realize the benefits of giving your partner space. I am a firm believer that absence makes the heart grow fonder. After a night home alone channel surfing, or a night out with pals, we always looked forward to the thrill of spending quality time together.
When I was my husband’s girlfriend…I hid some things from him. Like horrific smelling farts, or strange noises coming from the bathroom. Sure, I once sneezed and wiped my boogs on his couch {true story!} but for the most part, I acted like a lady & made certain that some things remained a mystery.
When I was my husband’s girlfriend….I was always up for a romp in the sack. {enough said.}
When I was my husband’s girlfriend….I was always up for anything! I wasn’t haggard and tired, or cranky and moody. Dinner out? Sure! Dinner in? Why not! A movie? You pick! A concert? Even better!
This March [2011], DaddyMac & I will be married for 7 years. I worked hard at being his girlfriend, but I don’t always work hard at being his wife. Any mom can relate to the physical, mental and emotional toll of child-rearing & raising–and I believe it’s understandable and acceptable to allow the exhaustion of motherhood to take over. But now that my kids are growing, and we are starting to settle into our lives, I am realizing how important it is to nurture our relationship, and my personal self. And I think reflecting on my girlfriend-self is a great place to start.
