It finally happened! I encountered that elusive being known as the Cool Mom at the neighborhood park, and we actually swapped numbers. I’d heard tales of this rarity but never thought I’d find one myself. Connecting with other moms I genuinely want to hang out with? It’s like dating—making me feel all kinds of nervous!
So there we were, laughing about the quirks of little ones, sharing our exhaustion, and appreciating how lovely the day was, when she casually pulls out her phone and suggests, “Let’s totally keep in touch.” We exchanged digits, said our goodbyes, and parted ways.
Later that night, after the kids were tucked in, I grabbed my phone and opened the messaging app. My fingers hovered over the keyboard, and then the anxiety kicked in. In a matter of moments, my thoughts spiraled:
What should I say? Will she remember me? Oh no! If I text her too soon, she might think I’m needy, but if I wait too long, she’ll assume I’m a flake. Am I supposed to follow the 3-Day Rule? This is ridiculous; just send her a message! She seemed awesome—maybe we could become BFFs!
We could have regular girls’ nights, and our kids would have sleepovers! Oh, but wait—she looks fit; I hope she’s not on some restrictive diet! If she is, it’s clearly working, because she rocked those yoga pants like a pro. Ugh, I really need to hit the gym. Okay, let’s text her about meeting up at the park next weekend. Will she think it’s weird to meet in public? I can’t invite her to my place; that would mean I’d have to clean the house! Her place is probably immaculate. Or maybe it’s not? She seemed pretty chill. I bet she has laundry piles, just like me.
Alright, I’m going to text her! Tonight! But what can I say that’s witty, concise, and friendly without making her think, “Who is this person?” It’s tougher than it seems!
After two days of internal debate, I finally text Cool Mom:
“Hey there! We really enjoyed meeting you at the park the other day. We’ll be picnicking around noon on Saturday if you guys want to join us!”
Boom. Done. Now begins the waiting game—feels just like dating.
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In summary, making mom friends can feel as daunting as dating, filled with excitement and anxiety. But with a little courage and the right message, you might just find your new best friend.