Mama Diaries Part 2

I don't really know when I became the jealous type, but I totally am. I notice it often lately and am struggling to control it. There are so many moments where I catch myself in envy of another moms' attitude towards her kids (in public), her self confidence, or her pricey (perfectly flattering) clothes and baby gear. Its daunting. And I hate it. I can't keep up, and honestly I don't have a huge desire to own 90% of the trendy baby crap out there- but I start to feel (foolishly) as though these fellow mamas won't want to befriend me if I'm not on par with their... trendiness. I know moms can be judgey of other moms (guilty, workin on it)- on everything from their THINGS to their parenting style.  I came across an article the other day about "competitive parenting" and I was so relieved to find myself not a lone in such ugly feelings! I mean, it's not a good thing to feel or be a part of, but it's easier to overcome the negativity when you aren't alone. Being a mother (or parent in general) is really REALLY hard, we should be encouraging other mamas. We should be confidants for one another, sincere friends, why is that so hard? We all have blessings to rejoice and trials to overcome.. Both of those are more enjoyable (or easier) when we have cheerleaders.. The more the merrier, right? I'm trying, hard, to change my mindset and be an authentically enthusiastic cheerleader for the mamas- and future mamas- around me. I can't make anyone like me or want to be my bff, but that's no reason to be cruel. It's basically a mid/end-of-the-year resolution.... That's a thing.