So it has been about two weeks since my last post. Life has been hectic and I have to say this parenting gig is harder than I ever imagined. There are so many meetings, and so many feelings about life lately. I never knew this could be so complicated. Don’t ya just send your kids to school and blink, then they graduate and start a fabulous life? Easy peasy.
Ugh so wrong.
As I am stressing out about life I discover The Golden Girls is on Hulu. Man oh man does this show bring back memories! I was 12 when this show began. I didn’t get half the jokes back then, but it was such a comfort just to watch every week. I could count on Dorothy’s sarcastic whit and Rose’s naivete. No matter where I was in my house, the sound of those first few piano notes sent me running to the TV to watch. Sitcom life is so much easier when all your problems are solved in 30 minutes and end with cheesecake. Now I can count on the wisdom of these best friends every morning as I hop on my treadmill and cue up the next episode. They make me laugh and make me realize how important my mom friends are to me. Especially the ones who love me for me and do not judge me by my kids behaviors. They know I am a dedicated parent doing my best.
This morning I watched the episode where Blanche’s grandson comes to visit. The women put their cumulative knowledge of child rearing together to create a chore schedule and curfew for her belligerent nephew. In less than 30 minutes he is cured of his bad behavior and is toasting to his new found self esteem. I was jealous. If only it were that easy to cure kids of their melt downs and behaviors. And how awesome would it be to have some seasoned moms in my crew right now. Instead, we wait months or even years to get the positive change we want to see from our kids. I know hubby and I are still waiting for the sensible sevens to kick in so we can experience less drama in our lives.
Just as Blanche’s best friends rallied around her to help set her wayward nephew on the straight and narrow, I realize how lucky I am to have a very small, but tight knit circle of friends who watch out for my kids just like one of their own. The day to day may get stressful, but having friends who see my kids as something wonderful and amazing makes all the hard work seem worth it. It doesn’t help me solve our problems in a half an hour, but it sure does feel good to know that so many of my friends are willing to take the time to understand and offer to help.
No matter what age and stage your kids are in you need a good mom friend to support you. Your relationship may not involve cheesecake, but as long as they are willing to listen without judging and recognize and celebrate your hard work then you have a friend worth more than gold!
Until next week my friends, remember it is OK to do whatever it takes to make it through your day! 🙂 And watch The Golden Girls whenever you can. Those ladies are funny and offer some serious life lessons about parenting!
The Whatever Mom is a twin mom learning to let go of perfection. She shares her real life struggles with parenting through her blog and contributes her time and talents as a writer to Hudson Valley Parent and Masshole Mommy. When she isn’t writing you can find her chugging coffee, folding laundry and not judging other parents. Don’t forget to subscribe via email so you never miss a blog post again! You can also find her work featured on Mamapedia
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They are on TV Land too, and it one of my go to shows to watch when my DVR is cleared out. Love me some Blanche ????
Good to know! We don’t have cable so I wouldn’t know where else to find them.
I so loved watching that show back in the day too. I always giggle now when I can catch a re-run on tv.
I am old enough to remember watching them in the original time slot. It’s amazing how much I still remember!
Oh I loved that show! Blanche cracked me up! Yes, it really does take a village to raise a child. Ya gotta have your girlfriends.
They all cracked me up! I can’t even pick a favorite- they’re all my favorite! 😉
I completely agree with you. We all need a friend that listens to us without any judgment and just be there and support us in the difficult moments. I’m very lucky that way and found great friends.
It took me a little while, but I definitely found some golden moms of my own!
Yes. The Golden Girls are everything. I love how they all have different personalities so there is the mom you need for every occasion. What a great article.
Thanks! I do have my moms I go to with certain topics too.
I also loved watching the Golden Girls. And it was so efficient to solve all problems in a 30 minute show along with cheesecake! Too bad that’s not quite reality!
No but cheese cake in the time of trouble does sound soothing. 😉
they sure are! i used to watch these a lot and i think there is a lot to go back and look for. I love your thoughts around being a friend to your child.. very relevant esp. in today’s digital world!
So true!
I love the Golden Girls and you are right, they teach a lot of good lessons, using humor and sarcasm. My type of women!
I can’t even pick a favorite! They’re all my favorite!
I never tire of a good Golden Girls episode. It was so great that they could solve every problem in 30 minutes. It is good to have a few good friends you can rely on in a pinch.
I agree!
I love that show! It’s important to have mom friends that you can talk to and show support as well. It’s nice because they know how it feels and they understand.
Exactly! It is wonderful when you just click!
I never watched this show – don’t think it was shown here in the UK. I see if I can Youtube it. xx
Totally worth it if you can find it! The sarcasm and silliness is good for the soul!
I’ve seen the Golden Girls everywhere and have heard a lot of great things about it. I seriously need to find time to watch this.
Belle | One Awesome Momma
I remember this show so well because I used to watch it with my late Grandma. Love it so much! Had a lot of laughs from it. I miss it!
I’m so sorry but I cannot stand that show. The acting is terrible and the story lines are just too cheesy.
That’s great that watching a tv show reminded you of how lucky you are to have a nice group of friends. I sometimes wish parenting was as easy as it is on tv too.
haha I’ve never seen it but I have heard a lot of good things, I definitely love having a great support system when it comes to friends and other mums, can really keep you sane!
I haven’t watched Golden Girls before but a few of my friends have been talking about it. Let’s see if I can get my hands on it,.
I’ve watch some of it way back and yes it was a riot. We really need a good laugh these days.
I think we all need more cheesecake in our lives! I never got into the golden girls but I feel like I definitely should!
My grandmother loved the Golden Girls. I remember watching with her as a child and always think of her when I see a rerun come on.
I love,love,love the Golden Girls. That is absolutely the funniest show that I have ever seen.
I have been watching the Golden Girls all of my life. I want to go to the new cafe in NYC
I have never watched Golden Girls but you’ve inspired me to watch some! Hope this coming week isn’t quite as hectic as the last two weeks 🙂
NEVER?!! You are in for a treat! The jokes are still just as relevant today as they were decades ago! Enjoy!
Gosh I love the Golden Girls! There were so many good messages in that show about love and friendship that lasts a lifetime.
I have always loved watching Golden Girls. Even as a child! Blanche was always over the top, but she was my favorite character, nonetheless.
Omg I just love the golden girls!!! One of those shows I can never get sick of and watch over and over!!!!