8 Characteristics of an introverted extrovert mom

We all know the introverted moms. The moms that will quickly grab their kids from school and activities. They don't talk to other moms and try to not even make eye contact. Their struggle to interact with others is noticeable. Though they struggle, we don't take any offense, because we know they are just being who they are....introverted.  

Then there are the extroverted moms. We all know who they are too. They know all of us. They know our names, our kids names, and I swear they even know our birthdays. They make a point to say hi to everyone and make them feel loved. It's easy for them to interact and create conversations. Kid birthday parties and play dates are their jam because it's a place to find more friendships. For them, the more the merrier!  

Lastly, there are mamas like me, the introverted extroverts. If we are surrounded by people we know and love, we can be super talkative! We love crowds when they are full of our friends. People often categorize us as extroverts because of how we interact in comfortable situations. However, if put into a situation where we don't know anyone....we pull back and become very tense. Picking up our kids from school can go either way. If we see the moms we know, we can be laughing and having a good time. If the moms we know aren't there, we avoid all eye contact. If someone new interacts with us, it can quickly become an uncomfortable situation.

Characteristics of an introverted extrovert mom:

Acquaintances see you as shy, but your kids know you're crazy....in a good way.

You may be great at small talk with other parents, but it makes you cringe inside.

As soon as you're quiet, people are constantly asking "what's wrong?!?!"

You're often relied on to be the outgoing mom, so sometimes you make an excuse to miss another kids birthday party.

You prefer to plan ahead for play dates because you want to prepare how extroverted you need to be.

After your children's events with lots of parents, you just want to be alone to recharge. Likewise, after time alone, you want to go out because you're ready to be social again.

You're selectively social. After all, we don't have enough energy for everyone.

Being an introverted extrovert mom means that not everyone is going to understand you. Sometimes you don't understand yourself. Am I social today? Am I not? Do I want to go out? Do I want to stay in? Which side of myself do I want to tap into for this moment?

Whatever you choose, you do you! Just because other people don't get it, your kids will love you regardless!!!