Thursday, January 19, 2012

One for the Girls

Yesterday, I did the unthinkable. I let my toddler do my make up. Alarming, I know. However, I was exhausted (having only three hours of sleep can do that to you, I'm told) and desperate for something to occupy Eden which required minimal effort on my part (either set up or clean up), which we could do together, and importantly, which she would enjoy.
Enter, make up.
Eden loves all things girly. I mean, my child will rough and tumble and get muddy and rambunctious with the best of them, but give her make up/jewellery/shoes/bags and she is in mini-princess heaven. So, when I said the magic words "Mummy's make-up" she beat me to my bathroom and had my make up out before I was even in the room! No exaggeration!


This is me, awaiting my make over with fear and trepidation ( ;> ) ...




 And here's Eden, being very serious but nevertheless keen as mustard to get her little hands into my make up and all over my face (and hair!)...




And lastly, here is my glamorous transformation. Don't I look sophisticated? Haha!




Naturally, Eden had a total blast, and she was very sweet when doing my eyes - gentle and careful. I actually had a lot of fun, and will gladly do it again one day. I think it was special to her that I showed my trust in her in this way, as she was more loving and affectionate than normal afterwards (and that's saying something).
Fun, easy and a good laugh. Give it a go next time your energy is low; even boys have fun with this! But maybe hide the blue eyeshadow first...
Thanks for reading! ~ L.

8 comments:

  1. What a glamarous makeover Lauren ;-) I must say with my little Zoe only 6 months old now I can't wait for her to get to Eden's age, so we can have this type of girly fun :-)

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    1. Haha! Thanks Sarah, I'm sure you and Zoe will have heaps of fun with it in a year or two! :D

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  2. What a fun idea! Might see if my little man might even enjoy doing this! Thanks for popping in at my blog :-) I'm following you now and also happy to find a fellow Aussie in blogland! Warmly, Kelly

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    1. Thanks Kelly! And you could always say that your son was 'painting' your face if 'doing your make up' sounds a bit girly! Lol :D

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  3. Oh you do look beautiful!!I used to love this sort of play when i worked in day care...can actually be quite relaxing although i had to weigh up looking like something from the circus for the day over relaxation,lol!
    Your little one is gorgeous...thanks for stopping by my blog too...am off to follow you now!

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    1. Thanks Jode! We had fun, and that's the important bit, isn't it? Thanks for following! :D

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  4. thats hilarious. you could start a new fashion. I think I'd be concerned that my Goblin would poke my eye out with the make up brush.
    Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog, can't believe I have never seen your blog before, its got so many great ideas, I'll certainly be back.

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    1. Haha! Eye-poking was certainly high up on my list of concerns!
      I'm so glad you like my blog; the feeling is mutual, your blog is fantastic. Hope to hear from you again! :D

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