Shlumpadinka – Oprah uses this word to describe a woman who dresses like she has completely given up.
So my neighbor told me the other day that I was a “shlumpadinka”. Initially I had no idea what the word meant and after she told me I thanked her for the compliment and went about my day…not really. It actually bothered me a little until I realized she was sort of right. I certainly have a lot of “shlumpadinka” days. I wouldn’t go so far as to say I have ‘given up’ on how I look but often times I just don’t get time to get cleaned up and when I do, I put on a comfy sweat suit or PJ’s. Of course much of this is due to the fact that I had a baby two months ago and don’t have any clothes I can fit in.
Truthfully though, some days I just don’t care what I look like. It seems pointless to get all pretty and then spend the entire day cleaning the house, doing laundry, changing diapers, and such. On a good day I get showered after Megan gets off to kindergarten (around12:30 pm). Other days I try to exercise and then don’t get showered until after I work out. I try to be presentable by the time Seth gets home from work. Most days I still want him to think I am attractive. š
I could feel bad for being a “shlumpadinka” but I don’t. I feel like I am at a stage in my life that requires some sacrifice and more often than not that sacrifice is me. So all of you out there who watched Oprah rip on those housewives who have neglected themselves, I say “don’t feel bad.” If you want to get dressed up each day then do it because you want to, but if you want to stay in your lounge wear then do it. We deserve that much after all — no need to feel bad for how we look. I love my PJ bottoms and my hooded zipper sweatshirt (Must be the Alaskan girl in me). Is it pretty? Probably not, but it keeps me clothed and doesn’t require much effort.
So if you come by for a visit and you see me in my PJ’s or a sweat suit don’t be surprised. Just know I am a “shlumpadinka” and that I am okay with that. š
MightyJohnsons 
I’m a “shlumpadinka” too. We should start a “shlumpadinka” club. It would probably be the fastest growing club ever.
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Ha! Indeed.
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I saw that episode. I don’t even have kids and I’m a shlupadinka! I get ready when I leave the house but as soon as I walk in that door, I go straight for the sweats. What’s the point in sitting on your computer with heels and jeans? Oprah is a shlupadinka too sometimes. No big deal! Comfort is a woman’s best friend.
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Amen sister! I am a PROUD shlumpadinka. And besides its nice to have someone notice when I do get all dressed up. If I’m gonna go to the trouble, I may as well get a comment or two š
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Isn’t that one of the perks of having kids? I have to admit I have even driven my kids to school in my pj’s! Seriously. So sad, so sad!
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Hey, at least you go to the trouble to do your hair and makeup most days! You may be in your comfy pj bottoms, but your face looks fabulous! I just can’t bring myself to break out the blow dryer, curling iron, and makeup bag most days. Like you, I usually shower after Lily goes to kindergarten. By then I think, “what’s the point now? The day is half gone and I’m not really going anywhere but the bank drive-thru anyway.”
Sometimes I berate myself and think, “I should make more of an effort for Dan.” But he was the one, when we were dating, who claimed that he liked the fact that I didn’t wear much makeup. ‘Course I was young and radiant back then…I can’t just roll out of bed and look decent anymore.
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So, I’ve turned the thought over about Shlumpadinka, and I have found that I like it. I don’t put on a show by getting dressed up, not even to teach! If I didn’t have to look at the price tag on clothes, maybe I would dress nicer. Live and be Comfy!
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