In my short time of being a mother, I have come across several different types of moms. I hate to generalize (no I don't!) but I know many moms will be able to spot their friends (and frenemies) within this list. You might even see yourself in here!

The Exaggerator  

This is the mom who will never admit to anything that may be slightly askew in the household. She paints a beautiful rosy picture, when we all know it's never that perfect. "Angel is doing great! She's such an easy baby. She has been sleeping through the night, every night, since she was two months old, and she has met or exceeded all of her milestones at this age. She's such a good eater, too. She never whines, she cries only when she's hungry or needs to be changed, and she loves to go out for long periods of time and just smile away at strangers!" Be aware that this does differ from a proud mom who brags about her babies. To me, bragging is a wonderful perk of motherhood. However, as any sane mom can attest, when the conversation only revolves around how great things are, bragging becomes exaggerating.

The Comparer

Posing as an interested mom, this is the type who constantly asks you questions about your baby, not because she is really that interested, but to compare her child to yours. "So, when was it that Susie started sitting up on her own? When did she roll over? What kind of formula is she on? How many ounces does she take? Who is her pediatrician? Is she sleeping through the night? Is she on solid foods yet?" This mom rarely gives up any information on her kids, and places all the attention on you and your family. News flash:  She's digging, not interested.

The Scatterbrain

That mom who lost her mind when she had a baby. She is late to everything, her house is a disaster, and she always looks like a total mess. She can't seem manage anything. Whenever you talk to her, she sounds like she's on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Get a grip, sister.