Fun Mom? Have you seen her?
This is the mom who packs her family’s week full of fun and adventure. She changes plans for a last minute field trip without blinking. This mom’s children have rich experiences with no two days looking alike.
I know that Mom……I used to be THAT Mom.
Several year ago, things changed. Or should I say, the season changed. With the birth of a rather demanding child and my oldest entering middle school, it just wasn’t as easy (both school-wise and nerve-wise) to have so many variables in our schedule.
I found myself having to do a lot of letting go of expectations, desires, and plans in favor of maintaining peace and order. It was definitely a different place!
Soon, my oldest moved into high school and there were more changes. Our Nip Napper got older and a little more agreeable and so, there were more changes.
I see now that, while my idea of ‘Fun Mom’ has died, Fun Mom has now become ‘Adaptable Mom’. Adaptable Mom works on the flow of the day rather than scheduled events. Adaptable Mom has the freedom to change things up to meet the needs of her family. Adaptable Mom views outings in light of her family unit rather than a means of entertainment.
I AM Adaptable Mom…..and I think I like it!
