Excerpt:
Letter from the Editor
My son and his BFF have a seemingly idyllic relationship. Since the day they first met, at four years of age, they’ve been close friends. No fights, no emotional tugs-of-war. No do-it-my-way-orelse games.
My son’s best friend is the daughter of a dear friend of mine, Beth. We both marvel at how well our two kids get along. When we meet for a play date, the kids make it clear that we’re there as an afterthought – to act as chauffeurs and to fund the cost of a movie and lunch or a round of putt-putt golf. The kids talk non-stop, taking turns deciding what to do next. They’re heartbroken when it’s time to head home. Beth and I feel sad when we say goodbye at the end of our kids’ get-togethers – we’ve become fast friends too.
Perhaps your heart longs to experience such openness and comfort. Or perhaps you’ve known the sweetness of an effortless friendship. There isn’t enough time in the day to say all you want to say and do all you want to do with your friend.
- This issue of MOMSense is all about shaping your relationships – with other moms, with your children, with your husband. Enjoy the humor and honesty in articles about:
- Discovering how to sculpt mutually beneficial friendships (page 4)
- Embracing life’s lessons as a twin (page 6)
- Ensuring family traditions are both doable and meaningful (page 9)
- Going AWOL from the Mommy Wars (page 16)
- Being broken and working through something difficult with someone you value (page 28)
Never underestimate the importance of your friendships. That’s one of the reasons I treasure MOPS – it provides an opportunity for women to form lasting and meaningful relationships with one another. And that’s worth its weight in gold.
Blessings,
Mary Darr, Editor | 
