I was so tired when I got up this morning. I didn’t sleep well. That last thing I wanted to do was put on a dress and heels. To make matters worse it meant that I had to shave my legs at 6 a.m. since I was going out to women’s Bible study at my church this morning.
But I did it.
I modernized June’s uniform a bit. I wore a jean jacket over my dress to make the outfit a little more casual, and because it was chilly today. I also exchanged the pumps for sandals with a heel. And I didn’t wear the pearls today, because I couldn’t get the clasp fastened by myself. I wore a different necklace that was easier to fasten.
They didn’t say anything, but I’m pretty sure the ladies at church thought I’d lost my mind when I arrived all gussied up. Most of us have young kids, and we’re lucky to get out of the house with our hair combed a lot of mornings.
The outfit wasn’t much of a problem until David threw up in the nursery during the study. He got it all over his clothes. Luckily I did have extra with us, still in his back-pack from potty training days. I had to figure out how to carry him to the bathroom with out getting it all over my dress. I got him changed and cleaned up, then we left. Since he didn’t feel good I carried him to the car. He weighs 40 pounds, and the church is a big building. It was a long, long walk in heels from the bathroom to the parking lot.
David was feeling better by the time we got home, and even ate lunch. Then I washed dishes. My feet hurt after standing at the sink in heels.
I had other housework to do, but already tired, my attire just didn’t motivate me to start cleaning.
I still wasn’t sure if David was really sick or not, so I made him lay down and take a nap. Then I sat down on the couch and fell asleep too. I have a feeling perfect June Cleaver did not nap in the afternoon.
I woke up when my husband came home from work. Dave suggested going out for dinner, and I was all for it since it meant not standing at the stove in heels.
It was pouring down rain when we went out. I was more than a little cold, and really wished I was wearing jeans and sneakers.
We went by Walmart after we ate. That just meant more walking in heels.
So far it was inconvenient and uncomfortable to dress like June all day. And I was a lot less productive. I have to get the housework done tomorrow, so we’ll see how that goes.
I may be soaking my feet in Epsom Salts.
PLEASE remember that June was a fictional TV character, not a real live person! She was probably created by some male writer who never wore high heels ONCE, let alone all day. Even Barbara Billingsley (the actress who played her) probably only had to film a few hours a day and undoubtedly sat between takes or even kicked off those heels a few times. I think your point’s been made already!
What fun! You are so creative. I can’t wait to see how your experiment goes, Colleen! Good luck!
Get comfy heels. have you tried adding those little padded insoles? Scholls makes some cute ones. Please don’t hate me. I don’t wear heels every day, but I wear them all day by choice sometimes, just because I like to do so. But I don’t carry 40 pound children when I do that, either.
I don’t think I could ever do housework in heels. I barely get it done without them. Good luck with the rest of your week!
You’re awesome! lol! I never wear shoes in the house…i think i would die…
…and (like the other poster said), june was a “fictional” character, but if you think about it, many older women back then DID wear dresses all day, and I’m sure they wore shoes in the house (most people I know do). My Grandma never wore pants in her life until she hit 80 or so, and then she’d wear warm leggings under her dress (my aunt made her do it) – so that means she cooked, cleaned, and raised 9 children in nothing but dresses!
LOL, LOL, You know that Cake and Prayer Contest that happened a few days ago, you need the prayer part. Okay, you could also use the cake for being so sweet. I’m not sure if you’re serious about the whole June Cleaver thing, but your story was a wonderful dose of laughter.
I do remember my grandma wearing pants, but I only once ever saw her in a pair of shorts. It was over 100 degrees that day. We were all shocked when she showed up at a family get together in jean shorts. We knew it had to be a hot one if Grandma put on those shorts.
Wow! What a day! Remember the spa bridal shower Beth & Laura gave me? You need that! Soak your feet! Lotions, candles, yummy food…relax!!!