Being a mom...

This morning I happened to catch a segment on Good Morning America about women who are mothers who get together with other moms and their kids for play dates.  I was thinking this was very normal, and what a great idea.  But here's the twist.  The mother's drink alcohol during their playdates. Sometimes they even meet up with their friends and their kids at bars/pubs.  One woman made the comment that being a mom is hard...DUH...and that having a drink with friends during playdates, helps to take the edge off the overwhelming feelings of motherhood.

I am a mother of 4 who has chosen NOT to drink alcohol.  So, I tried to decide, what do I need to take the "edge off" being a busy mommy.  Here's my list.

JAMBA JUICE

If Jamba's had alcohol...I'd be an alcholic.

But, luckily, they don't...and they are cool, refreshing, and somewhat healthy.

RUNNING

I was a runner in High School, and I've tried to keep up with it, whenever I find time.

I have however learned that in order for it to be thereputic, I have to do it by myself, or with a good friend.

No kids, no husband.

CHOCOLATE

This is my drug. I can't live without it.

And I love that it comes in so many varieties.

FRIENDS

I wish I had a good pic of all my gal-pals.  I have a lot of ladies who help me through so much.

So, no pic, but maybe some names.

Nicolle, Amanda, Jen, 

Whitnie, Tori, Britt, Melissa,

Kelli, Staci, Tiffany, Ami,

Shirlaine, Caroline, Katie B.,

Katie K., Michelle, Lori,

Robyn, Cyndy, Jessica,

Chelsea, and holy cow

the list goes on and on.

If you read this, consider your name on the list.

We survive the great calling of motherhood with the help of each other and wonderful examples of motherhood around us each day.  Yes it is hard...But dang it, it's SO worth it.