So we’re almost organized here. Feels good. And now it’ll be easier to get started on those other parts of my life (the social parts; the life parts; the me parts). It seems to get exponentially harder to move as I get older. I think I just get more set in my ways with respect to general daily living. It’s difficult to find the new Starbucks, dammit! (As a side note, I’m exceptionally lucky to have a Dunkin’ Donuts – my favorite – basically at the end of my street. Oh yeah, and a Trader Joe’s. Generally everything I would ever want or need for comfort and happiness over the remainder of my being).
On the flip side, making friends when you have a child seems to get exponentially easier. And as a stay at home mom, friends are a lifeline. Leaving everything I had built in Boston over the last year was difficult. But kids are handy for all sorts of reasons. They can help you avoid events that you don’t want to attend (“sorry, we can’t make X because Peanut is grumpy! See you next time”). And they make it much easier to build social connections. Somehow, it doesn’t seem weird to approach another mom (who may be a stranger) when you have a 1.5 year old tethered to your arm.
Unfortunately (for her) Peanut has developed this weird type of interaction with other children her age. She’ll approach another kid, hunched over, and stare. For an uncomfortably long period of time. Poor thing. She doesn’t quite get it, yet.
We’ll get there.
I think moving house and home really does get harder the older you get. I am glad you are finding the opportunity to meet some potential friends thanks to peanut and yes, it doesn’t seem weird somehow talking to a total stranger if you both have a similarly aged child in tow. I hope you find some great new Mom friends.
I agree completely. As a SAHM, kids are both the reason for having and not having a social life. I admire you for getting right back out there, in another new city. Seriously, I’m impressed.
We always use the girls as an excuse.
Sorry but that made me laugh. Her “approach.” Poor thing.
i’m glad you are starting to settle in! and you are right – having kids is a way to meet other people, just like having a dog is a way for guys to pick up hot girls.
yeah i had no friends in this hood until I had C. Now Ive met a ton of people!
ps I love that DD because they sell 4 lbs of coffee for $20. I always go there for that sale! LOL!
Great information! I’ve been looking for something like this for a while now. Thanks!
Glad you are all moved in and get back into the swing of things! Funny, Nola kinda did the same thing when she first started to socialize. Very cute!
Too cute! And glad you are all moved in and (almost) fully settled!
Cant wait to meet you & Peanut!
Kids are like dogs. Everyone wants to come up and tell you how cute they are.