Thursday, June 16, 2011

A Learning Circle

Our townhome complex has seen a lot of babies in the last year. Seriously, at one point I think there were 10 of us in varying stages of pregnancy. Well, one mom decided that she wanted to take advantage of this opportunity and create a "learning circle." The idea comes from a website called The Power of Moms, and it describes a learning circle as "part book group, part girls' night out and part support group." We read a selected article from the website, then get together once a month to discuss it and share our feelings, struggles, successes, etc (while munching on yummy refreshments too, of course).

I've been wanting to get to know these women better, as well as have some close friends nearby that I could talk to and "hang out" with. (As much as you "hang out" with kids, anyway.) Needless to say, I was thrilled when I heard about it.

We had our first meeting last night, and I am amazed at how much better I felt about life afterward. I suspected it would be enlightening, but I did not expect the change of heart and mind that accompanied this experience. I had fun, and I SO needed that support right now in life. I've felt a little buried lately, and then foolishly thought I'd start potty-training Mouse (yeah, that lasted about 32 hours; I found out neither of us are quite ready for that). Anyway, it came as a wonderful tender mercy at just the right time. I highly recommend it for any mom out there. :)


4 comments:

B*N*B said...

Awesome Megs! I'm so glad you had that experience and get to have many more. I was planning on doing something like that (if there already isn't one) when we move to our new neighborhood. I too want to have a close little community with my neighbor ladies :) Oh and if you ever need to talk or would like to go to lunch or dinner totally give me a call! 801-347-0920 :)

Tiffany said...

Cool idea, glad you had a good time! Hey I can't find another way to get a hold of you and wanted to know if by any chance you are going to be reading the new book from your friend this month and if so could I borrow it after you? If not I will try to put it on hold or get it some other way. I've been so excited for this one to come out.

Megs said...

Tiffany - of course! I will actually be in San Diego when it comes out, and will get it there. Hopefully I'll have it all read by the time I get back that next weekend and it's all yours. :)

Tiffany said...

Thanks Megan!Call me when you are done 801-768-2064. You rock and have fun in San Diego.