Almost every time I enter a friend’s home who has small children, the first words I hear are:Moms, especially those with small children, are always apologizing for the way their house looks. It’s an unspoken rule of having a guest over. You must offer them a drink…and apologize for your house. You must ask them how they’ve been…andI can’t judge because I’ve found myself saying the same things when someone comes to my home.
This mom thing is hard. And it can be very lonely. We’re in our homes raising our children on our own. We need a community. We need to be around other women who get it. Women who are giving the best parts of themselves to their families every day. Women who try and succeed and try and fail and try again. Women who are experiencing the same fear, joy, and awe that comes with trying to raise good people.
Thank you saying this! Fact
“Neither of us will remember the crumbs.” Such a great reminder especially at this time of year 🙂
I have to. My house being messy sets off my anxiety in a BIG way. I can handle a bit of clutter, but mess or it being straight up dirty spikes my blood pressure. I totally don't expect my other mom friends to clean for me, I get the kid life, but I can't do it.
Sorry it’s a total mess right now (spent 4 hours cleaning before visit) 🤷🏼♀️
Me either. 🤷🏻♀️
I can't
Let’s not discriminate against moms with big kids, please! 😂