The Mommy Watering Hole

During my first year of motherhood, I stalked moms at Target (see Mommy Isolation), I dabbed my toes into Infant classes (see Baby Gymboree and Baby Sign Language), before finally stumbling upon MOMS Club.

I finally found it! It was the watering hole of the mommy jungle. Here, mommies of all types, lionesses and gazelles, lingered together seeking refuge from the Stay at Home world. They banded together to form walking clubs and playgroups. They ventured out on Mommy Night Outs and field trips. They asked speakers to come to monthly membership meetings to disperse advice. They gave freely to charities, shared advice and swapped stories.

I quickly infiltrated the group, poking my nose into the Book Club, joining a playgroup and lending a hand in the Heart to Heart Club (making meals for new moms) before finally landing on the board. Yes, I took on a leadership position. I sometimes come to the board meetings wearing one slipper (I am not the only one), but I am there with (one… two) , yes, both my kids.

I support and incorporate new members and help them form new friendships. In so doing, I have formed wonderful friendships for myself, my daughters and my hubby. Families to grow with, I say. I also have found a tremendous feeling of satisfaction. “Even if I can help just one new mommy make a friend …” is my motto.

So, if you are a lone wolf howling in the woods of Stay at Home Mommydom, the watering hole is calling you.

http://www.momsclub.org/