What Moms Wish They Could Tell Their Neighbors

What Moms Wish They Could Tell Their Neighbors

What Moms Wish They Could Tell Their Neighbors

Dear Neighbor,

When they say that having a child changes everything, it turns out they mean everything. Not just the obvious stuff—your priorities, your sleep schedule—but also unexpected things, including the way you relate to the people across the street.

With that in mind, I’ve made you a list of the thoughts I have whenever I see you getting your mail or mowing your grass—things I think but will probably never say due to the fact that there’s a 30-lb toddler hanging off my arm and bits of Play Doh stuck in my hair…

Read the rest of the letter over at Mama in the Now, where I’m guest posting today!


4 responses to “What Moms Wish They Could Tell Their Neighbors”

  1. This is such a great letter. Honest, funny, and genuine. When someone compliments my daughter’s behavior, it really is one of the best feelings in the world. It does lift you up.

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