When you're young, your friends are your life, essentially. As you get older, they evolve into those that help you to form your opinions and, to some degree, your identity. When you become a mom, your friend base can, often, change and evolve again. You become busier and have more on your plate emotionally, physically and in every other way. These are the five friends every mom should have once they become a mom......
1. The Organizer: This might possibly be the mom that has kids older than yours. It might also be a mom that just realizes that parents need some chill time too. The organizer always rallies the troops to get you guys to have some time together, even if it means that you're bringing the kids along. The organizer knows that fellow moms help you keep your sanity. The organizer knows that hearing that what you're dealing with and feeling is normal is one of the best things you can have as a mom.
2. The Cheerleader: Often, this IS a mom with older kids. She knows that you're in the trenches of a specific phase and she wants you to know that this, too, shall pass. She is always trying to encourage you and let you know that you're doing a great job. The cheerleader is an essential part of your confidence as a parent because, let's face it, we all doubt ourselves sometimes.
3. The Party Animal: This is the mom that always wants to do something "crazy" because she doesn't get out of the house. Why is this essential? Because those "crazy" things remind you why you like keeping things low key.
4. The Grounding Force: This is the mom that reads alot of studies and researches all of the time. This mom is the rational one who lets you know what your options are for everything. She's important because she will google, read and research anything you need while you're in the midst of a rash you've never seen on your two year old.
5. The Shoulder: This is the mom that you can call in the midst of a crappy day and she will just listen to you. She won't give you advice. She won't give you crap over it. She'll just listen. She loves you unconditionally and she wants to make sure that you can get it all out. She's your hero in your time of need.
While not everyone is lucky enough to have these five, I wish it for every single mom. If you don't have them, may they find you and, more importantly, may you be one of these moms for your friends.
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