There is always one in every group; the friend that makes sure everyone is alive and accounted for and usually has a snack on hand. This isn’t to say the mom-friend doesn’t have off days – they’re just outnumbered by the ones spent keeping up with everyone else. If you’re the mom of your friend group you’re either very aware of it or it hasn’t sunk in yet. No matter what stage of caretaker tendencies you’re at, there are some hard and fast ways to tell you’re the mom of your friend group. Here are 11 signs that let you know you’re running the show.
1) You’re usually the driver for weekend plans
You love having a good time too, but part of your fun hinges on whether or not your friends get home safely. You also know that driving means you have control over what time you get in bed, so it’s a double win.
2) You know your friend’s schedules and ask about their class attendance
Someone’s gotta do it.
3) You’ve been known to have a snack at almost every event.
Whether this stems from your own hatred of being hungry, or the desire to make sure everyone is taken care of, it’s a solid strategy for attending events.
4) You’ve driven to campus to drop off a forgotten textbook/lunch/phone charger/etc.
The thought of your friends not having what they need probably makes you cringe and ensures that you’re literally a phone call away when forgotten items need to be delivered.
5) Your car is stocked with every “just in case” item imaginable.
You are so ready for anything. From hair ties to Neosporin and hand sanitizer, your passengers know your emergency kit could probably solve issues among congress. Or at least provide them all a band aid.
6) You’re the first to ask about your friend’s big interview or congratulate a success.
No matter what it is you want to make sure everyone feels valued and gets the chance to talk about their lives, and get congratulated for an accomplishment
7) You ask your friends if they’re drinking enough water
Hydration is key, people.
8) You call ahead to wherever you all are going to eat to check the hours/prices/wait time.
Again, someone’s gotta do it.
9) You sometimes wonder how you got to be the mom friend because your own life is a little bit of a disaster at times.
But never a big enough disaster to keep you from doing you mom-tasks.
10) You willingly tag along to any appointment your friend needs you at.
Two sets of ears are better than one, and you really want to make sure they’re getting the proper care.
11) You get stressed – but don’t really mind.
Keeping up with other’s wellbeing is a tough task that no one actually asked you to do, but you do it anyways. You feel a need to love on others and make sure they’re taken care of, because it’s just who you are. Every group needs the mom (or dad) friend, and if it’s you then keep on keepin’ on – because people aren’t actually sure what they’d do without you.
