Years ago, when I was young and had the world by the balls, my friends and I used to use the term, "that guy," for any guy who was an ass. You know who I mean. The guy that got too drunk at the bar or the guy that always said the wrong thing.
Years later, as a Mommy, I discovered that "that Mom," can also exist.
And it is way scarier than "that guy."
Tracy was a stay at home Mom with two little boys. Cassie was a stay at home Mom with one little boy. Tracy and Cassie met at the gym and began a nice little courtship (because you are dating new Mommy friends-more on that later.) Tracy seemed a little intense to Cassie.
One day, Tracy, in a passive aggressive way that only, "that Mom" can do, told Cassie that she was concerned for Cassie's son that he may not be ready to start a twos program that both kids were enrolled in.
Cassie was stunned and froze, then became upset. Upset was replaced with anger.
Cassie texted very nasty things to Tracy.
Tracy did not think she was wrong.
Moral of the story is just like in dating, if red flags go up in your mind on another Mommy, WALK AWAY. Don't even walk, Run.
Remember, just because they are Mom's does not mean they are nice. And if anyone talks smack about your child, to your face or behind your back, it is a deal breaker in the courtship.
Days can be tough enough as you are learning the ropes. Don't let someone else take any energy that you have left.
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