Mom Friends

There's part of a Keith Urban song that says "And suddenly my little world just got a whole lot bigger, yes it did.  And people that I barely knew, they love me cause I'm part of you."

I had no idea that having a child(ren) really and truly brought new people deep into your life.

My first "mom" friend and our crew

When looking for a crib for Lila on Craigslist, I came across a posting of the exact bed I wanted.  The location was near our home in a nice neighborhood.  Arrangements were made, we met the family, the crib was purchased and we headed home.  That night, I received a text from the mom asking "Would you want to get our kids together to play?"  She had 2 young daughters and I was absolutely flattered that in our text exchanges and brief meeting, she felt comfortable enough with me to get our kids together.  She was the first "mom friend"I made....a friendship that probably never would have occurred had I not had kids.

Little friends

Although my craigslist friend has now moved away and our lives are no longer nearly as connected, I will always reflect on her as my first "mom friend."  She was my training wheels as I ventured into this world of bringing new friends into our lives simply because they also had kids of similar age.

As a side note, Scott learned that "mom friends" don't always turn out like a bad Lifetime movie with your child getting snatched and the "mom friend" disappearing into the night.  Thank goodness!  Maybe it was because I made this particular one off Craigslist that made him so nervous.  Anyway...

My next "mom friend" came when Paisley was 18 months old, but it took a few months before we cemented our friendship.  Her daughter (Lainey) and Paisley were in the same KinderMusik class.  We always sat next to one another and exchanged pleasantries, our young children content with staring at one another and enjoying the music.

He's always had eyes for this little girl....

As the semester ended, I asked Scott if he thought it was weird if I asked this mom to get together over the summer.  He encouraged it, and I stepped out of my comfort zone and asked the mom (Krista) if she would want to get together.  I seriously felt like I was asking another girl on a date.  I was nervous and anxious and wasn't sure how she would respond.  Luckily she happily accepted the invitation and we got our families together numerous times over the summer.

Group of cuties

Fast forward a little over 2 years later....Paisley frequently talks about marrying Lainey.  They're friendship is cute and sweet and Paisley also loves hanging out with Lainey's older brother.  As an added bonus....Scott enjoys hanging out with Lainey's dad, I love hanging out with Lainey's mom, and the 4 kids between us play together about as good as any 4 children can play together.  We've taken a weekend lake trip with them and split time between one another's home.  It's a wonderful friendship that never would have taken place without the birth of our babes.

One of my "Mom Friends"-So Glad her crew came into our lives 

There are so many unexpected bonuses to having kids and introducing new families into our circle is definitely one of them.  I never expected to form such friendships when we started doing various kid-centered activities, but I am so thankful for those that have formed.

Have you made good connections with "mom friends" as you've entered the world of motherhood?

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