Did you think your days of dating were behind you after finding “the one”? Think again! Welcome to the world of third base with your mom friend—where the bases are a bit different, but the stakes feel just as real.
So, congratulations! You’ve reached third base. This is where things get serious. If you think you can maintain a perfect image for a few hours, think again. Your kids are about to reveal the truth long before you can say, “Welcome to my home.” In this scenario, your little ones will act entirely as they do at home, and that means your friend will witness both their antics and your parenting style—or lack thereof.
A Chaotic Experience
If that doesn’t terrify you, let me share a recent experience I had during a third-base hangout. Things were going relatively well until chaos struck. My friend’s 3-year-old decided to have a bathroom emergency that involved an entire roll of toilet paper. As she exited the bathroom, blissfully ignoring the concept of washing hands, I entered to find a toilet teeming with floaters. My first instinct? I turned on my heel and walked right back out, hoping to maintain some semblance of dignity.
My own 3-year-old was screaming from the downstairs bathroom, and when I rushed in, the overwhelming odor nearly knocked me out. My child had transformed her potty time into a messy art project, smearing everything from the potty to her sparkly shoes. I could only manage a strained, “How?!”
While she scrubbed her hands, I hurriedly tossed her soiled clothes into the trash—I just couldn’t deal with the thought of my friend upstairs, blissfully unaware of the madness unfolding below. I cleaned up the bathroom, got my little artist into a bath, and somehow returned to the couch as if nothing had happened. Did I mention my friend was from out of town and had no idea what my typical day looked like?
Then, as if the universe had a twisted sense of humor, my husband emerged from the clogged bathroom. Bless him; he had managed to handle it all while my friend remained oblivious. Or so I thought.
Later, another friend dropped by with her children, and when she asked for the bathroom, I braced myself. She returned with a grimace, having nearly sat in a mess left behind by my second child or possibly remnants from the earlier incident. At this point, embarrassment was futile; I tried to die of it but found it impossible. The next day, I discovered dried remnants on our banister—proof that this was the wild life of a mom friend.
The Reality of Mom Friendships
This is third base for you! Not every encounter is this chaotic, but the reality of mom friendships can get pretty messy—literally. If you’re interested in more insights about navigating motherhood, check out our other posts, like how to handle home insemination at Home Insemination Kit. For great resources on pregnancy and home insemination, visit Women’s Health as well. And, if you’re looking for reliable products, Make a Mom has excellent options.
In summary, third base with your mom friends is where the real, messy life unfolds. It’s a reminder that parenting is often an adventure full of surprises—some delightful and others, well, a bit more challenging.