As I was laying in bed last night my mind was racing as it usually does until I talk to the Lord.
I was thinking of how when women get together we always talk about the same thing. No matter what. Especially if we dont see the person on a regular basis. Let me explain the best I can. Things I think about dont always come out the same when I write(or type) them down. Also, I am NOT saying any of this is wrong hahahaha.
1. Parenting: If I get together with other women, who also have kids, we always end up on the subject of parenting. When our kids take naps, how much they eat, what they will eat and what they wont, what they can say or what they are learning. Also I think some of us feel the need to justify things we do. We shouldnt. Every parent does parenting different.
2. Exercise/Weight Loss/ eating habits: For once I would like to go somewhere eat whatever the heck I want and not feel guilty about it. Ok so this doesnt happen all the time but you know your a woman if you go somewhere and feel like you can only eat so much or just the healthy stuff because you feel like everyone in the room is skinnier than you or you dont want to come off as a pig. I just want to admit that I LOVE unhealthy food and even though I wont eat it all the time, its seems like thats the only food that is ever at get togethers with other women. Baby Showers are the number one offender, then kids birthdays, and then group dinners. Next time I will eat what I want and NOT have to tell someone I am on weight watchers so I have plenty of points today. I am losing weight for myself and myself only. I dont need to justify anything. If you think I shouldnt be eating that stuff then dont make it.
these are two main things I was thinking of and just laughing about because its so true for me. Yet all I can think about is wanting to get together more with other women.
All I have to say is if you are my friend and a woman and are reading this. I dont care what you eat, wear, if your place is messy, how you parent your child(as long as you arent being abusive of course). I love you for who you are and if you want then let me encourage you in areas you want to be encouraged or held accountable. And lets get cupcakes and shove our faces next time. Because you know you want to.
You are exactly right! Next time i see you, we are totally downing some great cupcakes..lol..i know that when i go out to eat with friends i usually order something light and different then i would if i was going out with just my kids or husband. I think more about it, and i am sure they do to. Also when i hang out with other mothers we do talk about the same thing. Even if we just talked about it yesterday. Its a vicious cycle that is hard to break! But right now I feel like that is all my life involves is children and sometimes i forget what else there is too talk about. does that make sense? We as mothers need to find a way to find ourselves, besides being a fulltime mommy and wife. Great topic Melissa! Well said!
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