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es, love is a battlefield. But have you tried being a mom lately? There are more landmines, potholes and pitfalls than any frontline soldier could hope to count. It is for this very reason that moms need a group of friends to help navigate this very specific frontline we call parenting. Not just any friends, either. A momtourage. That unique collection of women who, each in her own way, provides a strand of support you didn’t even know you needed. Here’s a list of the fundamental ladies you need in your corner:
THE “A” GAME MOM Nothing gets past her. This mom knows the date, location, weather forecast and lunch menu item for the next six
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months. In fact, she probably has a binder to help her keep it organized. She also has contact names and numbers for every single parent, and she will gladly share them with you. After all, you have got to stop accidentally calling little Henry’s mom “Marissa” when her name is actually “Melissa.” The “A” Game mom is your lifeline when the craziness sets in, and her super power is organizing a moms night out so you can all get a piece of your sanity back. Find her. How to find her: She’s the first one to sign up for anything. How to thank her: A spa gift card. Being on point all the time is exhausting; she’ll appreciate a quick massage or mani/pedi day.
THE HUMORIST/LOUD MOUTH MOM The release of laughter is the only thing that’s going to get you through this season of your life. The Humorist mom knows how to whip out a joke to break the tension at a birthday party or send you a hilarious GIF to make the school pickup line a little more bearable. She probably curses a lot but is smart enough to do it out of earshot of the kids—most of the time. This mom will never be the quietest one in the room, but she will be the one you look forward to seeing make a fun commotion. How to find her: She’s incapable of a serious face. Look for big smiles and a loud laugh. How to thank her: Tickets to a live show or hilarious movie.
