Let Go & Get Real

Have you ever felt as though you don't know yourself anymore? Do you look in the mirror & like what you see or are you frantically trying to keep some image together that you have created? Are you seeing your dreams fulfilled or are you realizing you have dropped your dreams for just trying to survive? Do you laugh when your day goes totally crazy or cry?

Let's be honest. We all have this idea in our head of how our life is supposed to be, how our days are going to go. Where do these preconceived ideas originate? Is it from our childhood, family, friends?  

It's time to let go of who you think you should be & just go with who you are right in this moment. Perfection is ridiculous. Authenticity is best. I see women struggling with trying to balance the image of what they think other's want to see & who they really are as a person. Be real. No need for outward performances. You will be loved for who you really are, not an image. Remember, there is a higher purpose for all of us. Find your calling. You are enough.

xoxo, Mrs. Montgomery Letting Go & Finding Myself Like...

The Fairy Tale Life of a Housewife

Dear Seven-Year-Old Priss,
Little do you know that someday most of your dreams will come true.  Your dreams at this age are quite simple, really.  Grow up, fall in love, get married, have kids - that sums it up.  
When you get a little bit older you will be afraid to admit that these things are really all you want in life.  People might think you have no ambition!  Sure, you'd like to be a veterinarian... or an occupational therapist... or (gasp) a school teacher.  But ultimately, you wanted the glamorous life of being a housewife with a houseful of kids.
At this point your mind hasn't been warped by Sixteen Candles and the thought that Jake Ryan might be pining for you.  (And why wouldn't he, huh?)  Your knight in shining armor will arrive in a more subtle way.  He will sneak up on you by way of friendship first.  And you'll be glad.  Already you are running away from boys instead of to them.  Relax and know you will eventually find one who makes you want to stay.
Sometimes you will need to remind yourself of how blessed you really are.   This is the life you wanted.   This is the life God has blessed you with.  
Sometimes you will wonder why you wanted to be a professional maid.  Your job will become tedious and you will be tired of cleaning up after every single living thing in your house.  It is unfortunate that rodents and birds do not swoop in and clean your house while you sing your good morning songs.  Cinderella and Snow White tricked you. 
You think your family would happily devour every meal you cook for them.  And why wouldn't they?  You will have amazing recipes and foods that you crave - but you will never make these since you are the only one who will eat them. You will become a short order chef and wonder why you bothered learning to cook. You will never be able to compete with the high quality McDonald's has to offer.
You can't wait to join your kids' school PTA and be the President. With one glance, you will quickly change your mind and volunteer in their teachers' classrooms instead.  In fact, you will find many other things to be passionate about to volunteer your time with.  And you will volunteer with gusto!
The list goes on and on as you live the dream. Your mom forgot to tell you that working for free can sometimes leave you feeling a bit drained and under-appreciated.

What Happened to Snow White?

You will have moments when you wonder why in the world you ever wanted to be a housewife.
When you feel this way, just look at the faces around you and it won't take you long to smile.   It may not be exactly the way you picture it, but this is your very own real life fairy tale. Your dreams really will come true.
Love, Middle-Aged Priss


Mrs. Priss -

who thinks it's time the kids learn to clean their own toilets.

Hair Troubles In Tulsa

Hello!  Good morning!  I'm the last of the new RHOKstars to post.  You can call me "Mrs. Edwards".  I really hate that whole "Mrs" thing.  It makes me feel old, but Mrs it is.  I've been married to my college sweetheart for 12 years.  We have one adorable and funny 6 year old.  I've always been an Oklahoma girl.  In case you're wondering, I'm a Sooner fan.  I hope we're still friends.  I think you'll find that I'm very passionate about life.  Having fun is a main objective of mine.  You'll probably question my age from time to time.  Just for the record, I'm 29 and holding.  


I'm so excited about being a part of The RHOK and I look forward to getting to know you all!


Without further ado, onto my post for today...


Is there a time in a woman's life, you know when she is accelerated in age *shut your mouth...I am NOT old* that she should wear her hair shorter?


I was recently having this discussion with my Granny and she seems to think that longer hair on women who are older is not "becoming". (Which is her way of telling me in her Granny-ese that I need to get my hair cut...like yesterday.) She feels that it begins to age you and that a shorter hair style makes you look younger.


What are your thoughts on this? 
I'm really curious and I need to know.


I've been letting my hair grow out recently. I'm not sure why. I think it's pretty much because I don't know what else to do with it. I don't have a shorter hairstyle in mind.  I don't have anything I'm itching to try...so, I let it grow.

My hair kind of looks like this when it's short...sometimes it's a hott mess.

I would love if my hair looked like this.  I would keep it short.  Forever.  I need to look like her too...and I would take her boyfriend from Private Practice as a bonus.  

Hello, Taye Diggs! 

What?  Who said that?

Achem, my husband...right.  Where was I going with this?  


Oh, yes.  My husband would pay me to cut it right now. He prefers me with short hair. Kinda weird, right? Most men like women to have longer hair...flowing locks...or do they?


I personally feel older when my hair is too short...and I'm not...old.  29 and holding, thank you very much.


I also keep it longer because it's versatile. I can wear it back in a headband (I *big fuzzy red heart* cute headbands!), pull it back, put it in a ponytail, etc.

So tell me, do you think there is a certain age that you shouldn't grow your hair out? Is there a time in our lives when shorter hair is the answer to looking younger?


Discuss amongst yourselves.


Oh, and you won't hurt my feelings, so if you've seen a recent picture and thought "her hair is hideous", please let me know in the comments.


Sincerely, Hair Troubles in Tulsa


-Mrs. Edwards

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