Living in my neighborhood has been an interesting experience, especially with one particular neighbor, Karen, who I’ve never really warmed up to. When we first moved in, I was juggling a newborn and a toddler while also being pregnant with my third child. We were friendly enough; exchanged waves and smiles, but I always declined her invitations. She didn’t welcome kids at her gatherings, and since she and her husband had no experience with children, she often made it clear that she couldn’t fathom being a stay-at-home mom. Her words were quite telling: “I’d rather die.”
In our little community, Karen liked to organize meetings to enforce her ideas, like keeping garage doors shut at all times or painting our front doors in matching colors. She even suggested that we should all have cats instead of dogs, which didn’t sit well with me. My husband and I had invested our own money into our home, and we weren’t looking to follow someone else’s rules. We were quite vocal about our stance on that.
Fast forward almost twenty years, and Karen knocked on my door, expressing her displeasure at my absence from her latest gathering. She accused me of being unfriendly and unneighborly, doubting my claims about being too busy. The truth is, I simply don’t want to attend, and that’s essentially the same as not having time.
After her unsolicited visit, I had to cut her off—moms have zero time for unnecessary drama. We’re already stretched thin dealing with our kids (who can push our buttons like no one else), and there’s no room left for anyone else’s nonsense.
If you’re a mom, you know the nightly routine of reflecting on your day, often feeling utterly exhausted and ready to declare, “I can’t handle any more.” In mom mode, we prioritize our families above all else. So, when someone tries to instigate drama or complicate our lives, we simply don’t have the energy to engage.
Moreover, we want to model for our children that we don’t have to accept disrespect or time-wasting behavior. Being a mom means drawing boundaries and making it clear that we won’t tolerate anyone’s nonsense, no matter how trivial it may seem.
Remember, as a mother, you have every right to reject any unnecessary drama that comes your way. You already have enough to handle without adding someone else’s issues onto your plate.
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In summary, as mothers, we have enough on our plates without having to deal with unnecessary nonsense. It’s essential to set boundaries and prioritize what truly matters in our lives.