Of playdates and momtalk.
As mom, it’s pretty natural for us to put the needs and wants of our children before our own. This doesn’t mean, however, that moms don’t have needs of their own! I can’t speak for anyone other than myself, but I do know that I would not have survived the past 20 months of motherhood without the friendship and support of other wonderful moms.
One of my truest and most cherished friends is Sari, whom I met when Kenzie and I joined a circus playgroup when she was six months old. Fast forward to many months, laughs and tears later, here we are. Sari has grown to be such a big part of our lives that I had requested to become Kenzie’s godparent, despite the fact that Kenzie was christened in October 2016. It’s such a heartwarming feeling to know there are people out there who love your child almost as much as you do.
As mentioned above, Kenzie and E have been friends since they were roughly half a year old. They have grown together – through growth spurts, tantrums, sleepless nights, accomplishments and wellness checks – they have been through it all! And while it’s nice for the girls to go through these things together, I feel it’s even better for the mother to have somebody who understands and supports her! After all, who can better empathize through the ups and downs of parenthood than somebody who is going through the same thing at the exact same time? We have definitely learned together, given each other advice, and have just been there for each other.
Their very first photo together vs photo from today at the sandbox.
I guess what I’m trying to say is that I am grateful. ♡
