I love being a mom. It’s one of my greatest joys in life. I feel extremely blessed to have 3 healthy children and to be living out what I dreamed about when I was a little girl; having a family. I never take that for granted.
I also sometimes feel a pull towards the person I was before I was a mom. I saw myself as a fun, humorous, light-hearted and carefree woman. I was spontaneous and always up for an adventure. I enjoyed shopping, getting drinks with friends, going to concerts and trying out new restaurants.
Over the years, I have established an amazing group of women who I am honored to call friends. Most of these women are moms, but I also have a few friends that are not. Let me tell you, if you are blessed to have friends that aren’t moms, you will understand that it’s an amazing thing. When we get together, instead of talk about runny noses, the latest child-friendly restaurant, or our next play date, we talk about books, clothes, or even weekend trips we should take. I am thrilled that even for a moment, I can remember the light-hearted, non-scheduled, adventurous life I once had. It’s fun to forget about the schedules, the car pool, the healthy packed lunch I need to be making and instead spend time with just the girls, exploring new things, dining in a grown-up restaurant or shopping for the latest fashions. They always have so much to teach me. They know the newest store in town, the latest best-selling book or a new workout to try.
Whenever we get together, it’s always a much-needed breath of fresh air. A reminder to me that there is a life outside of my children and that taking a break from them to enjoy things for myself is an okay thing to do!