I know that pretty much EVERY parent out there can relate to this:
As soon as you have kids, you lose "friends", or at least find out who your real ones are.
Maybe it's because you're not so readily available to party it up on a whim, or is it how people without spawn don't want to hear what they would consider seemingly tedious ramblings of how Johnny pee's or poo's on the potty, or how Sally just said/did the most adorable thing known to mankind. Us parents could go on for eons about such topics. And lets face it, screaming toddlers (whether it be from excitement or anger) isn't always the most appealing sound for those that haven't become "desensitized" to it. haha
Our lives surround play dates, outings to child friendly environments, and when the next nap or feeding arrives.
We cling on desperately to other parents in similar situations. Use each other for support. Get together to let the kids blow off some steam (and hey, have an ADULT conversation). And to have someone understand why (and definitely not judge) you "needed" to consume that entire bottle of wine to yourself after the kids went to bed.
And for my "Mommy Friends" out there, I adore you.
For my friends that are still in my life after the fact, you guys are special.
3 comments:
How about us friends, who has experienced the opposite! Everyone disappearing and having kids! :P
Good writing, I've started a blog myself, of a different variety but maybe you'll be a follower of it?
Most definitely :)
And I guess I never looked at it in the "other" perspective! Well, hurry up and have babies then :P
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