My friends say that I am a mom from the shows I watch, the way I dress, the way I act, and the way I talk. My sister tells me I'm like a mom because of how comforting I am. When I was younger I used to be annoying with how much I tried to make my friends be safe or follow rules. So to say I'm used to being the mom friend, is an understatement.
Out of my friends, I'm 100% the mom friend- and I am totally okay with that. In the beginning, I was unsure about how I felt about being the "Mom" friend but I quickly learned to embrace it.
Just because I am the "Mom" does not mean that I never go out or that I never have fun. I go out with my friends, but I am always the first one to make sure we all get back safely. And that everyone gets into bed and has what they need.
When my friends are sick, I take care of them. I know you're probably thinking "they're grown people, can't they take care of themselves?" and you're right, they can. But honestly, I don't mind taking care of them.
I give them tough love sometimes and I learned to do that more towards the end of the year, but I do truly enjoy being the mom friend. It gives me a sense of belonging and allows me to do what I do best- take care of people and support them.
I check on them when they are feeling down. I make sure they have eaten and if they haven't, I make sure they do. I wake them up when we need to go dinner and I make sure they are dressed for the weather. I make sure about the little things. I probably don't need to but I can't help it.
I love when my friends come to me for life advice. Whether it is with boys or with school, I enjoy helping them figure out what is best for them and while I certainly don't have all the answers and I know they go to other people for advice to I love helping them figure out the answers they need themselves.
More importantly, I love my friends. I love how much fun I have when I'm with them and how they always bring out the best in me. I cannot imagine doing life without them and without their love and support I would not have made this year. My friends make me the mom friend that I am and I'm thankful for when they are the mom friend for me.
I love being the "Mom" friend but sometimes I wish I wasn't. I wish sometimes I could turn off the feeling of needing to be responsible or turn off following the rules 24/7. I wish I could switch places for a day and not be the adult all the time. My friends try to allow me times when I don't have to be but nine times out of ten I do it subconsciously and I can't help.
So, here's to all the "Mom" friends out there and all the moms. Moms, you are amazing and continue to do so much for the people you care about. Keep rocking your job whether it's as a friend or as a real mom.
