Friends Every Mom Needs..

So, as a Mom, I have found myself lumping my friends into categories. It just happens. Kids help introduce you to friends you might now otherwise have, so when you combine old and new it almost sorts itself into its own Vinn Diagram. Think about it...you now have (or need to find):

1. The friend who had kids before you- or as I like to call her"the reason my son might not actually have a hellacious therapy bill later in life". She did it first. She knows which cry is which, when the wheels are are about to fall off in the middle of chick-fil-a, the best doctors, which baby jeans fit the best without shrinking, and what equipment you will actually need when you register for your new bundle of joy. She's the mom version of Wikipedia.

2. The friend who has more children than you do-this is the friend that you think of when your offspring is puking at 3 am and wonder "How does she do it with more?" This friend is essential because you can't surprise or scare her when you call and say"Guess what Billy told his teacher today at school?" She's seen it all and still wants to be your friend. She will be the one that you can call anytime of day as she can still hold a phone conversation while also unclogging a toilet, helping with homework, and putting dinner in the oven.

3. The childless friend- this is the friend that still knows where all the good happy hours are and is actually available to attend with you. You call this friend when you suddenly find yourself childless after a last minute playdate and ten minutes later you are sharing a bottle of wine (pinot of course :)) because friends don't let friends wear mom jeans.

4. The friend that has a child right after you do- this is the friend that makes you feel validated and confident when she calls and asks your mommy advice. You promptly hang up and then call your friend that had kids before you and get her opinion before you call back and diagnose Sally's pinkeye(but leave that tidbit out when you return the call). You swooped in and saved the day and now this friend is eternally grateful. Alas, the circle of mommyhood is complete!

*last but not least: Mommy Blog Friends- because sometimes you just feel better knowing being a mom is really just the same thing, different zip code!