The Pursuit of Coverage

Having a daughter changes everything. I'd always considered myself a modest person. I've always been shocked and appalled with the amount of flesh that is in our faces constantly. No change there. But this daughter thing really bumps it up a notch.

Last week I put a one-piece swimsuit on my 4yo--one that was handed down. Too high at the hips. Too low in the front. She immediately pointed out to me how her "chest" was just barely covered. I was happy to know she was thinking properly.

She was eager to go look for swimsuits today. I've given it a lot of prayerful consideration over the last 2-3 years and have my limits. Limits, I might add, that are getting less tolerant. I used to think a one-piece was sufficient. I no longer feel that is enough. Couple that with growing older and the wisdom cellulite, plus bulges here and there I've gained and covering myself as also become priority.

I looked at a bunch of online places this week. All the standards and few surprises. There was this...
...from this company, which frankly scared me more than most swimsuits. It's a great alternative, but I'm not quite "there" yet. I realized that swim shorts and a shirt were more up my alley. Interestingly enough, I read a blog post not too long ago about a mom dressing her daughter like this and I (for a split second...or maybe an hour) thought she was nuts. I was so wrong. My apologies.

I was a bit worried that my daughter would see all the flowery, bright colored suits and have a difficult time with shorts and a surf tee, but she didn't. She actually preferred them and said she would be more comfortable. Hallelujah. I bought myself a pair of knee length swim shorts and I'll be much more comfortable too! :)