I’ve been a mother for almost two years now, but I’ve only been able to mother a living child for a few months. There are certain times that this really sinks in.

We had a playdate with a friend and her two boys today. I have had this friend since we were in the second grade and I feel that we’ve bonded so much lately now that we have this whole child rearing thing in common  There were so many moments today that were stereotypical mom moments and when I reflected on them during the drive home I felt so grateful that I’ve been given the chance to experience this.

I had a mom moment today when:

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  We stood outside and the kids played we discussed stain remover products and the benefits of hand me down clothing.



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  Eating, sleeping and pooping habits were always somehow part of the conversation.



SPONSOR




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  My friend and I were both on our knees on the floor changing diapers and sharing the plastic bag to throw them away in.
  


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  We turned our backs for literally five seconds and walked in on Ella wielding a screw driver and her son holding a can of fish food.



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  Ella went from sweet, lovely baby to back wrenching screaming tired girl in 45 seconds, and the only reaction I got was understanding smiles.



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  We were late for the playdate because I had to run in the store for diapers and formula and was so happy that they had the overnights in her size!


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  I pulled into the close parking spot at Wegmans that’s for parents with children.

It was a nice day.