Park Moms…

October 8, 2009 by · 2 Comments

Yes. I am intimidated by them. They usually travel in packs and don’t stray far from each other…

This post is mostly in fun, but a little tongue in cheek too. I go to the park randomly, I realize it’s a nice day and think, “wouldn’t I be such a great mom if I took offspring to the park today?” and pack up and go. I’m beginning to realize that I need a ‘posse’ though if I am to actually have an enjoyable time. (smiling)

I’ve been trying figure out the park hierarchy though. It seems to be the bigger packs take control of a place and the rest of us stand on the corners. Perhaps it’s just that awkward person I have inside of me that comes out, but I feel very intimidated by them! They are usually well dressed to my sweat pants, which doesn’t help my insecurities at all. The few times I’ve attempted to ‘infiltrate’ a stray pack member chasing a child down, I’ve been rebuffed. I mean come ON, I’m a nice person!

I’ve found ways around it, little tricks that force at least SOME conversation, usually it involves me bringing a ball for “offspring”. The other children freak out and scream for it and the moms are forced to talk to me as their child runs away with it. BAM.

So, I’ve kind of decided that no one goes there to make friends, they already have them and are quite content with their selection. The thing is though- why such the cold shoulder to others? My mom suggested that there is a “everyone for themselves” attitude that a lot of moms get subconsciously and then they project that onto others, but I don’t know. I can’t understand it. I guess luckily I am able to happily spend time with just Sum and not worry too much about it, but a recent event brought this back up and triggered my curiosity. I would appreciate comments with any insights on this!!! :)

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  • Katy

    haha thats hilarious! I was thinking the same thing about Dog Park people. Its either a win or lose situation. I find that there are some people that go to the dog park (like myself) to let my dogs enjoy other dogs, expend some energy, and allow me to pet other dogs as well. And usually these people are friendly-what’s your dogs name? and so forth. THen the OTHER people seem to go to the dog park out of necessity because they don’t have a yard and don’t want to be bothered by your dog or you. These people also usually have mean dogs that nip at my sweet puppies when they come to greet them. (Roman is known as the local door greeter at the dog park). Anyways, not sure if this relates to your situation but I’ve found that the more regularly I go the more territory I gain :)

  • http://heartofafamily.blogspot.com/ Nancy

    Oh, gee, I have such a love-hate relationship with going to the park. Erik would rather run around the park than play in it, and his behavior is sometimes odd, which puts children and parents alike off. I have ceased to care much about them…but it hurts a bit anyway. I always have a hangover the next day, even if things go well. I have fantasies about our special needs support group taking over the park. Is that wrong?