Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Is it just me?

Don't get me wrong. I would NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER give up my kids or family for anything! But sometimes I wonder, "Is it just me?"

After having kids, my social life was definitely put up on the top shelf where even I (at 5'10") can't reach it. Time with friends became far and few inbetween. I can't remember the last time I had a girls' night out. Sometimes, Often, I catch myself wondering if I even still HAVE friends.

Today was one of those days that I felt like one of the last friend relationships I feel like I have has fallen apart. Since going through her own life changes, I've suddenly been kicked to the curb. Maybe that wasn't her intention. Maybe she doesn't even realize she's done it. Or maybe she thinks I have enough on my plate already. Sometimes we I need to hear about another person's life as an escape from the realities of my own. (I guess that's the ever so curious side of me.)

Perhaps the answer for me is to join a playgroup or maybe even start one. This way we can go through life's ups and downs together -- and understand where we're all coming from since we're going through this journey of motherhood together.

1 comment:

  1. You know, I have thought about this a lot too. I think especially since I am at home and do \not get much adult interaction! Being a Mom is one if not the greatest thing on earth. BUT, it can be a very lonely place!

    Hang in there! A playgroup is a GREAT idea! You should do it! I would like to find one around here to go to as well.

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