The Mom Edit

Let’s start with the truth: the “perfect mom” is about as real as a quiet playdate or a hot cup of coffee.

I thought I was done having kids. Like, done done. Closed chapter. End credits. Everyone go home. I had made peace with it. I had celebrate

Before kids, making friends felt weirdly simple. You met someone at work, school, a party, or through a mutual friend. You talked. You realized you liked the same music or both had strong opinions about pizza toppings. You started hanging out. Friendship achieved. Then you become a mom and suddenly making friends feels like assembling IKEA furniture without instructions, tools, or adequate sleep. What happened? Let’s investigate. 1. Our Time Is No Longer Our Own The biggest s