What a great day we had yesterday. We went over to our friends house (Evyonne) for a potluck. There ended up being 10 other moms, most of them SAHM, and MANY kids. Our friend has 7 acres in the country and a lot of great things for the kids to play on. Most of the kids got along pretty well. It is great getting together with other moms and having some adult conversation, even if it ends up about the kids :) Sometimes life can get pretty mundane when you are a stay-at-home mom. It's nice to know that you are not the only one who feels like you are losing your mind or think your kids are the only ones who throw tantrums!
There were some moms there who only had one kid and a mom there who had 4 kids. It is amazing how seasoned we become with the more kids we have or the older they get. I got a few chuckles watching some of the "new" moms and how they worried over the smallest things. I remember those days. When you are a new mom, the 5 second rule doesn't apply. If it falls on the floor, they can't eat it. If the pacifier falls, sterilize it first or rinse it off. When you have more than one kid, the 5 second rule is great! As long as it doesn't fall into something gross, they can eat it. If the pacifier falls on the floor, stick it your mouth to clean it or just rub it off with your hands. Germs aren't as scary after your first kid. We figure it will give them stronger immune systems. Oh yes, the first time mom syndrome. Gotta love it.
