Yes, I've been studying sociology.
Did I go back to school? Nope...it's a case study...of preschool Moms.
It's very interesting stuff.
Here are my characterizations (very preliminary research...after all, it's only March...LOL):
- The One Who Barely Speaks - She waits in her car until the very last minute rather than coming in and making small talk (she may be onto something here). She does not engage anyone in conversation. She politely laughs when you say something funny (okay, when I say something funny). She seems like she'd be cool, but who would know...she definitely keeps her distance.
- The One Who Sells Everything Under the Sun - Seriously...isn't it a conflict of interest to sell so many different products. Don't get me wrong...a girl's gotta make a living, but it's got to be exhausting. Oh, and I can't even imagine her house with all of that product, catalogs, order forms, and paperwork...it would drive me batty (as are her constant FB updates about various sales and parties).
- The One Who Has Done Everything - That's right...everything. How did an email list get started? I started it (not that anyone asked...she just told me). Who is going to handle the Christmas gift for the teachers? I am (because I have done it a zillion times before...kinda glad about this one b/c what a PITA). I ate at that restaurant. My child had that teacher...oh yeah, and that one too. I went to that store. I did everything...jealous?
- The One Who I Think I Can Be Friends With, but I Just Can't Figure Her Out - Some days she's totally cool. Some days she's totally aloof. I don't blame her...her kid is going to another school next year (this one doesn't have enough "education" in their 2's program). She's just biding her time. Maybe I'll try to eek out a playdate just to see the house she had built...I'm so nosy.
- The One Who I Could Be Friends With, but I Think She Has Enough Friends - Did you ever notice that it's hard to become friends with mothers who have older kids? They already have their friends. They already have their routines. They already know the ropes. They're cool and nice, but would they really be your friend? Or do they have enough?
- The One Who Seems Cool, but Her Son Bites - Enough said! Just kidding...she's cool. We just haven't made plans yet.
- The One Who Forgets Everything, Asks Questions That No One Else Wants to Ask, and Then Laughs at Herself and Her Parenting - this chick seems totally cool...for serious. She also curses by accident on church grounds...she rocks.
What did I miss? I'm sure I missed something...help me.
Oh, and I'm not the kind of person who says "I never judge." I judge...I evaluate...I can't help myself. You can think what you want, but I'd rather be a person who admits to judging over the person who says, "I'm not one to judge, but..." and then proceeds to judge away. That person? That person totally sucks!
