Covering a Multitude of Sins

What did you get for Christmas? 

This year I received three scarves: a gold, shimmery Banana Republic scarf from my husband, a multicolored pashmina style Gap scarf from my dad, and a chic Burberry scarf from my mom. 

Here I am with my goddaughter Annie, her other godmother Maria holding her, and her proud mommy Allison.

I simply LOVE scarves in this season.  I don’t just mean the wintry season but also my life stage.  My life stage is spelled with three letters: M-O-M.  Scarves can cover a multitude of sins.  Spit up from a baby.  Stains from breast milk.  A shirt that was just another black shirt yesterday (because it can thankfully still pass for today because the laundry has not yet been switched from the washer to the dryer).  And very importantly, scarves can cover the “pooch” that is often left from babies, especially the pooch from a twin pregnancy like my first pregnancy.

Where am I going with this, you might ask?  I am not completely sure myself.  However, I am grateful for things such as scarves that can express personality, add style, change a look, and make you feel good about your figure even when it has been altered by life.  I know we’ve all been altered by life in one way or another.  Thank the Lord for the scarves in our lives, literal and figurative.  Not that we need to hide, but sometimes we do need a little help!

I usually avoid the malls post-Christmas, but if I happen to venture into the stores this week, I may just have to grab another scarf (on sale)!  Go for it and express yourself while celebrating how you have been altered by life.