As a mother approaching her 50s, I find myself in an interesting position. With children ranging from college to first grade, I often feel like I’m the oldest mom in the room, and let’s be honest—some of the other parents may be a bit intimidated by me. Perhaps it’s my well-earned wrinkles or my nostalgic fashion choices from the ’80s that make them wary. Or maybe it’s my straightforward approach to parenting, where I prioritize the million other things on my plate over who will snag the lead role in the first grade rendition of Mary Poppins. But really, they shouldn’t fear me; they should seek to befriend me, because seasoned moms like me are invaluable allies in the parenting journey. Here’s why:
We Understand and Don’t Judge
First, let’s get one thing straight: we’re exhausted. We’ve been through the wringer and know what it’s like. You can count on us not to judge your little one’s lunch packed with double-stuffed Oreos or the occasional bag of orange Cheez Doodles. We’ve all been there. Whether your child is breaking out the latest dance moves in class or accidentally letting a curse word slip on the playground, we will not raise an eyebrow.
We won’t think twice about those mismatched socks or clothes that are a size too small. Your messy living room? No judgment here. If you’ve resorted to sniffing your child’s clothes to determine if they’re clean enough to wear again, we totally understand. And if you bring store-bought cupcakes to the bake sale, we won’t tell a soul.
Shout out to your son for wearing a sparkly tiara to school? We’re all for it. Your daughter rocking combat boots and military fatigues? More power to her! And let’s not even start on the time your kid innocently announced during share time that they heard some interesting sounds coming from your bedroom last night. We won’t judge when you forget it’s your day for cafeteria duty or send your sick child to school because you have important plans—like a much-needed hair appointment.
We’re not here to judge when your child misbehaves during assembly or gets a little too honest about where babies come from. And when your once-perfect little Cub Scout is caught in a less-than-ideal situation, we’ll be right there beside you, sharing a knowing look.
Most importantly, we won’t judge you when those wrinkles start appearing. We get it because we are in the same boat, navigating the chaotic seas of motherhood.
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In conclusion, forming friendships with experienced moms can lead to a supportive community where judgment is replaced with understanding. So don’t hesitate to reach out to that “old” mom in your child’s class. You might just find a friend for life.
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