Make me a MILF costume this Halloween

I want to be a MILF for Halloween.

If I can’t be one everyday, I can strive once a year.

To me, the term “MILF” isn’t so much Mom-I’d-Like-to-”haveFunwith” as it is a woman who cares for herself and her children equally. A MILF is someone who exudes confidence in a nursing bra and smells sweet even when showered in leaked breast milk.

To me, “MILF” has so little to do with sex, especially of the casual, shallow, just-checked-you-out on the street variety. It’s a total compliment: a woman who works hard, plays hard and basically has it all. 

View this video from momversation.com in which three women share their opinion on the subject.

I like what Daphne from coolmom.com (the one in the French maid bow) says about how flattering it is to get a double glance from someone.

Boys don’t check you out so much when your preg-o belly resembles that of the jolly old elf. Even though I’m happily married, a slight stare down is a compliment. Call me shallow, but I get the warm fuzzies when others think I’m a righteous-looking babe. And after nine months without a double glance, I don’t care who it’s from. Matthew McConaughey? Great. Homeless man? Boo-ya.

It’s not easy for moms to give up their bodies, their 8 hours of sleep and most of their free time and still feel attractive. I have one child... one beautiful, easy, sleeps-for-five-hours-at-a-time-sometimes child... and my gumption meter is still at sweatpants level. Someday I’ll get the balls to wear jeans and heels again....

Ok, it’s not the biggest deal in the world. I don’t need some random dude to think I’m pretty to make me feel good about myself. But there’s no harm in allowing another’s judgement (or at least my perception of his judgement) to put a little pep in my step. Right?

In the meantime, I’m preparing my costume for Halloween: a turtleneck with glitter should do the trick. Wait... What did you think I was going to wear? A halter top and daisy dukes? Psha! I’m a mom.