I have noticed since I became a Mom of a formerly (hopeful still) "high needs" baby and had significantly more time at home that I am on the prowl again.
Now before anyone gets the wrong idea, not for men. I have the BEST man ever.
No, I am on the prowl for mommy friends. It is amazing how when I see a mom and baby out walking or the mom in an office looking just as exhausted as me I want to get to know her better. I want to ask for her number and meet for lunch. I imagine us bonding over puke and sleeplessness.
I know she understands my confusion and feels my anxieties. I have struck up conversations with many people about the most personal things about being a parent. (Maybe I am desperate since I talk to a dog and a 5 month old all day :)) It is so comforting to know that other people are going through the same thing. That is why I love blogs too, people can be open without judgement.
Anyway I have made several new friends by meeting and bonding over baby. I seem way more open to talking to strangers lately and I love it! I have met so many neat people! I think I need to start a book club (wine group) or something soon! On a side note, I am loving the bachelor this season, I love it every season.
It is just funny how when I meet someone who is the same as me or has a kiddo too, I hope that she will call and that we can get together soon. It occured to me that it was the same as when I was dating too! This time around I am way more aggressive in asking for peoples numbers!
I also seem to be "dating" new companies since I am interviewing again. Those are significantly less fun since I have had to shake off my "mommy brain". :) I have some great leads and have had a couple of interviews this week, so we will see.
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I do love that about kids...easy conversation starters! And I wanted to be invited to your club!! :-)
your too cute, makes total sense though! good luck with your interviews!
Date me! Date me! Date me! January has been crazy so we need to get together more in February.
So - I just wrote a post on my own blog about just how much I'm struggling, etc, and I know you and I met b/c we struck up a conversation in a doctor's waiting area about how ridiculously hard being a mom was! And I totally agree - I look at women who are moms and picture us becoming BFF's, having cocktails while watching our children play as we discuss all the trials and tribulations of this new world of mommyhood we've found ourselves in. So, on that note - let's plan a lunch next week or the week after. My work schedule is actually more managable so let's get together. Looking forward to it! :) Let's touch base Monday and set a date.
Sarah, this is such a great post! It's exactly how I felt...and sometimes still do. I mean EXACTLY! I love it!
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