Maternal Measures

This is a light-hearted look at how women - especially young moms - feel pressure to compare themselves with others. On the advice of her husband, Meg takes a walk in the park to try to cheer herself up. She meets Joanne, a mother of four - three of whom are triplets (on leashes that lead off-stage). Just one baby tires Meg out - how can Joanne seem to do so well with four? Then Judy comes by. She is even more the perfect mom . Three weeks since her delivery, she’s back in shape and teaching aerobics. She’s also carting around her pre-schooler to daily gymnastics, swimming, and interactive play workshops. The more Judy and Joanne talk, the more Meg feels inadequate. As Judy and Joanne go off to break up a fight between their kids, Meg sarcastically mutters to herself about what an encouragement it was to go to the park! The topics are: Mother’s Day, and Pressure On Women To Measure Up. The characters are 3 females. The participants are 3 and the author is Donna Lagerquist.