To my incredible, wise, and endlessly patient friends who took the plunge into motherhood long before I did:
I owe you an apology for every time I said, “I’m so tired” in front of you; I truly had no clue what real exhaustion felt like.
I regret gifting you that book on making homemade organic baby food. I can’t believe I thought that was helpful—so sorry!
I apologize for thinking it was a good idea for my partner and me to crash at your place just days before your baby arrived. What was I thinking?
I’m sorry for calling you in tears about my single life drama while you were busy caring for your little ones. Now I realize that chatting on the phone with small children around is a real challenge; I have no idea how you made time for it.
I’m sorry for not recognizing your sleep deprivation and for talking your ear off instead of just sitting quietly with you and offering a foot rub.
I regret not bringing you meals or helping out around the house. You once whipped up lunch for me while managing your toddler and baking a cake—how do you even do that?
I wish I had visited you more often. We could have enjoyed cozy nights in our pajamas after the kids were asleep instead of me suggesting downtown meet-ups for margaritas.
I apologize for feeling envious about your new baby and allowing that to cloud my ability to be fully there for you.
I’m sorry for being completely unaware of your kids’ meal and nap routines.
Thank you for being my steadfast friend during my self-centered years while you tackled diaper changes, dealt with tantrums, and put your own needs on the back burner. I should have told you how amazing you are every single day.
I am immensely grateful to still call you my friend.
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Summary: This heartfelt letter expresses apologies and gratitude to friends who became mothers before the writer, acknowledging their challenges and sacrifices while celebrating their friendship.