Move over, Valentine’s Day—Galentine’s Day is here, and it’s all about celebrating the incredible women in our lives. And who deserves a little extra love this year? Your mum friends. The ones who just get it. The ones who’ve seen you at your worst (sobbing into cold coffee over a disastrous nap time) and at your best (managing to wrangle a toddler into socks on the first attempt).
So, in the spirit of love, laughter, and caffeine-fueled survival, let’s raise a glass (or a lukewarm cup of tea) to the mum friends who make life infinitely better.
Why Mum Friends Are the Real MVPs
Remember life before kids? When friendships were built on spontaneous brunches, late-night chats, and actually finishing a conversation? Fast forward to motherhood, and things look a bit different. Now, your closest friendships are forged in the trenches of sleep deprivation, emergency nappy changes, and that mutual, soul-deep understanding of what it means to be exhausted to your bones.
Mum friends aren’t just friends. They’re:
✅ Emergency contacts (for both emotional breakdowns and nursery pick-ups)
✅ Therapists (who won’t judge you for crying over Bluey)
✅ Google replacements (“Is this rash normal? Is it always normal?!”)
✅ Sanity savers (because sometimes, you just need someone to say, “Me too”)
The Many Types of Mum Friends (and Why We Love Them All)
Mum squads are made up of all kinds of legends. And let’s be real—you probably have at least one of each of these in your life:
1. The “Got It Together” Mum (Or so she makes it look…)
This is the mum who somehow packs snacks, remembers permission slips, and has a colour-coded calendar for everyone’s schedules. She actually reads the nursery emails and knows when it’s dress-up as a woodland animal day (unlike the rest of us, sending our kids in normal clothes like fools).
Why we love her: She’s the one who reminds you about school events, texts you when there’s a class WhatsApp update, and lets you copy her homework (aka birthday party RSVPs).
2. The “Always Up for a Coffee” Mum
You text, “Coffee?” and she replies, “I’m already on my way.” No judgment if you both show up looking like you’ve survived a zombie apocalypse (a.k.a. another sleepless night).
Why we love her: She’s the queen of spontaneous catch-ups, always up for a rant, and understands that caffeine is not a luxury—it’s a lifeline.
3. The Chaos Mum (aka The One Who Makes You Feel Like You’re Doing Just Fine)
Her kids are always a little sticky, she’s constantly running five minutes late, and she once lost her phone for an entire day only to find it in the fridge.
Why we love her: She makes you feel like a parenting pro (even if you’re also winging it), and she’s always up for a laugh—because, honestly, what else can you do?
4. The Honest Mum (No sugar-coating, just real talk)
She’s the one who tells it like it is. “Oh yeah, my toddler also once licked a shoe in Tesco. No big deal.”
Why we love her: She’s refreshingly real, never judgey, and the first to remind you that NO ONE has it all figured out. She’s basically the human version of a deep sigh of relief.
5. The “Let’s Plan a Night Out” Mum
She loves her kids but also fully believes that mums deserve fun too. She’s the one who organises a night out, reminds you how to wear eyeliner again, and drags you out for one more drink (even though you both know your kids are waking up at 5 AM).
Why we love her: Because sometimes, you just need to ditch the baby wipes, put on something not covered in milk stains, and remember what it’s like to be YOU.
How to Celebrate Your Mum Friends This Galentine’s Day
Okay, so maybe you don’t have time for a full-blown spa day (because, life), but that doesn’t mean you can’t show your mum friends some love. Here are a few easy, fun ways to celebrate:
1. Send a Soppy Text (Or a Voice Note, Because Who Has Time to Type?)
A simple, “Hey, you’re an amazing mum and an even better friend” goes a long way. Bonus points if you include a throwback pic of you both looking more awake than you do now.
2. Organise a Playdate (That’s Really Just for You)
Let the kids run wild while you sip coffee, eat snacks, and pretend you’re supervising (spoiler: you’re mostly just chatting).
3. Drop Off a Little Gift
A coffee, a sweet treat, or a “survival kit” with dry shampoo, chocolate, and under-eye masks—because sometimes self-care is just damage control.
4. Plan a Mum’s Night Out (or In!)
Whether it’s a full night out or just a takeaway and a Netflix binge, make time to hang out without constantly chasing tiny humans around.
5. Just Tell Them They’re Doing a Great Job
Because honestly? Every mum needs to hear it. And no one says it better than another mum.
Here’s to the Mum Friends Who Make Life Better
Motherhood is exhausting, messy, and sometimes just pure chaos. But it’s also filled with so much love, laughter, and friendships that make it all feel a little less overwhelming.
So this Galentine’s Day, let’s take a moment to appreciate the women who show up, cheer us on, and make this whole crazy parenting ride so much more fun.
Mum friends, we love you. Even if we only communicate through GIFs, late-night WhatsApp rants, and panicked “what’s the school dress-up theme?!” texts.
Happy Galentine’s Day! Now go text your mum bestie—you know she’s probably awake.