A Secret to Surviving Life as a Mom

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You want a secret for surviving as a mom? Here it is: MOM FRIENDS

Whether your a stay-at-home mom, a working mom, a crunchy mom, or a straight out of microwave mom. It doesn’t matter- the secret to survival is mom friends. 

It used to drive me crazy to hear people talk about “mom friends” because I really didn’t understand why people made SUCH a big deal about having a “Mom’s Night Out”. I didn’t understand why people said “It takes a village” to raise a child. I really thought I could be a mom all on my own, be home with baby, and be perfectly happy.

See- I was the first of all my friends to get pregnant, and while I’ll admit- it was hard not having a friend who understood what I was going through- I knew I was ready to be a mom. A few weeks after my gorgeous daughter entered the world, there I was desperately searching for a “mom friend”. It all made sense now, I NEEDED someone who understood, because it’s unexplainable being a mom. Sure, you can talk to your own mom, but it’s been a long time since she went through these things. So I googled local mom groups, and things to do with baby in the East Valley. 

Slowly but Surely (because let’s face it, finding a good mom friend is like trying to find a husband all over again) I found a few wonderful women to share my time with. 

While I haven’t yet found my one true “mom friend”- you know- my “BEST mom friend”. I’m confident she will one day walk into my life, and for now, the few mom friends I have made- make the most INCREDIBLE difference in my day to day life. Having a person you can meet for coffee, lunch, or playdate- who understands why your child is throwing her food on floor while screaming and doesn’t judge you for it- is what makes life just a little easier. 

Having someone to call and say “Uhm, hey? My child needs to get out of this house ASAP before she destroys everything I own- Let’s hangout NOW” is the secret to motherhood. 

I now FULLY understand why it “Takes a village”. You can definielty be a rockstar awesome mom all on your own but it’ll all be better with your mom friends at your side. 

To my stay-at-home moms: DON’T “stay at home”- get out of the house, meet other mommas!

To my working moms: Take a “Mom’s Night Out” with other moms, I know you worked all day, but don’t always feel guilty about needing a night out. You work hard, take that ONE night!

To my crunchy moms: Find some crunchy friends and share the load! It is hard, hard work making healthy food 24/7 and getting out of the house too! Find some mom friends to make food with! 

To my throw-it-in-the-microave mommas! Load up your uncrustables, lunchables, and apple sauce pouches and meet up with your mom friends! 

To EVERY mom- Who cares if the woman next to you is giving her child a pacifier when you think she shouldn’t be? We all have to support each other. If she is struggling and needs an extra hand- give it. We can only survive motherhood one way: TOGETHER.A Secret to Surviving Life as a Mom | East Valley Moms Blog

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Ashley Lessard
Ashley is Disney-Obsessed Momma to 2 adorable little ones (Charlotte & John) who are both in their toddler years. She has two fun and lovable rescue pups, and an amazing husband whom she first met in second grade. Together they all enjoy hiking and supporting small local businesses. In her free time Ashley is a basic mom who, like most, enjoys Target, coffee, and wine! She also enjoys traveling to Disneyland and eating Pineapple Dole Whip frequently. She loves eating all things sweet, and loves the rain! She is a HUGE fan of watching Disney movies and drinking iced coffee year round. It’s never too cold for iced coffee, seriously, she drinks it in the snow. Ashley’s perfect day (besides a day spent in Disneyland) would be snuggling on the couch watching a Disney movie with a great cup of iced coffee, and the door open to the rain outside!

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