Welcome to the “Mom Society,” a sanctuary for everyday moms like us who are tired of the relentless competition and judgment from outsiders. Before you seek membership, please familiarize yourself with these essential guidelines:
- No Cleaning Allowed: Don’t tidy up your home before inviting fellow moms over. If your place looks magazine-ready, you’re out. And if you expect us to prep our homes for your visits, consider your membership revoked.
- Refer to Them as “Meetings”: When scheduling coffee, lunch, or wine outings, don’t simply say you’re going out. Frame it as a crucial meeting. If you’re too candid about it, you might just find yourself on the outside looking in.
- No Critiquing Other Moms’ Kids: Even if another mom is venting about her own child, refrain from joining in. She has the right to express her frustrations, but you do not. Just nod, support her, and keep the drinks flowing.
- Skip Over-the-Top Celebrations: Valentine’s Day? St. Patrick’s Day? These are not real holidays. Lightly acknowledge them if you must, perhaps with a fun adult beverage, but don’t go overboard with decorations or themed snacks. And please, no ridiculous gifts from imaginary creatures; it complicates things for the rest of us.
- Avoid Over-Volunteering: While it’s commendable to contribute, don’t be the mom who does everything. It breeds resentment among peers and cuts into your time for our essential “meetings.”
- Embrace Self-Care: Call it “sharpening the saw.” This isn’t just about pampering; it’s about investing in your mental health. Consider it a personal development day. Otherwise, onlookers might misinterpret your intentions.
- Communicate with Your Fellow Members: If you’ve had discussions with your kids about sensitive topics like sex or the truth about Santa, please give us a heads-up. It helps us prepare our own children for those conversations.
- Keep Personal Obligations Separate: Sure, we’ll babysit occasionally, but don’t expect us to attend every recital or tournament. Those are your responsibilities to manage, and our plates are already full.
- No Judgment or Unsolicited Advice: Strong opinions on breastfeeding, potty training, or work-life balance? Keep them to yourself. We all have our ways of navigating this challenging journey. Unless someone explicitly asks for your thoughts, it’s best to stay silent.
- Don’t Put Other Members in a Negative Light: If you regularly engage in activities that might make others feel inadequate—like cooking gourmet meals or maintaining a spotless home—keep that to yourself, especially in front of our partners. Seriously, discretion is key.
Are you ready to join us? The initiation process can be tough, and the temptation to break these rules is real. But if you think you can manage, we’d love to welcome you.
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In summary, the Mom Society is all about camaraderie, support, and a no-judgment zone. Abiding by these rules ensures a welcoming environment for all members to thrive.