Reflections of......the way life used to be!

I vividly remember standing in line to check out at Target several years ago (in my BC or "before children" years).  I was behind a mother with a cart full of rugrats.  Her hair was in a ponytail and not the sophisticated and sleek kind but one with lumps and fly-aways that seemed to shout "I have not showered today and maybe not even yesterday!"  There was not a speck of make-up on her face and the luggage she was carrying under her eyes would definitely qualify for the extra baggage charge at Ohare.  She was wearing sweatpants and a large baggy coat.  I remember thinking to myself that even when I became a busy parent I would never leave the house looking like that.  The other day I was standing in line at Target with my two toddlers and 6 week old when I experienced a deja vu moment.  Another mother who had left the house without even a glance in a mirror.  Only this time that woman was me (or at least my reflection in the 2-way security mirror).  One day my looks will be a priority again but until then I'll just turn around and whisper to the young, childless girl behind me in line, "Oh, you just wait!"