It doesn’t matter how tight you and your best friend may have been all the way through your childhood years, your teenage moments, your college times, your first move to the big city and all those moments in between – the day you become friends for eternity is when you get asked to be a godmother to their gorgeous little baba.
Sure, there is a part of you which wants you to scrunch your face, let out an inexplicably anxious noise and then say, “Me? But I’m so irresponsible. Remember that time we went to Morocco and I left on the back of some stranger’s camel? You want that person to be a godmother?” However, that feeling will quickly get overshadowed by an overwhelming sense of happiness, pride and euphoria.
Until it suddenly dawns on you that, wow, you just signed on for a lifetime role. You’ve said yes to being a role model to a teeny-tiny human right the way through their life. It’s a lot of pressure, but there is no way you are going to fail this little soul, and to help you we’ve pulled together a few ways in which you can be the best godmother ever invented. Enjoy.
1. The God Part Is Still Important: It’s literally in the title. Don’t worry, though, you don’t need to move to Canterbury or the Vatican and become a devout Christian, you just need to stand in church during the christening and renounce Satan on behalf of that little godchild of yours. Simple.
2. Never Miss A Present: If you thought Santa Claus worked hard, you need to think again because every time a big occasion comes up – or that godchild of yours enters your thought process – you need to immediately think gifts. Personalised gifts. That’s essentially what you signed up for; to give them presents and never miss an occasion. Christmas, their birthday, Easter, your birthday, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Earth Day and more. Do this and you’ll be the favourite godparent.
3. Money Is Most Important: The moment they enter their teenage years, cash becomes king. There are no two ways about it. We don’t want to say spoil them but if they receive a card and there is no cash in it, well, you’ve failed and the reason is: no teenager has ever received money and said, “couldn’t you have got me some oatmeal?” They may like some of these, but cash is king.
4. Expect To Be Tapped-Up: There is a godparent in every litter that is picked because of their power and purpose. For example, Elton John is one of the Beckham kids godparents. Anyway, if this is clearly you, make sure you offer your godchild a work experience opportunity when they ask for it. This is part of the reason they asked you, which is no bad thing. It’s a compliment if you ask us. Revel in that fact.
5. One On One Time Is Ace: You may think that your role is limited to presents and gifts and attending their birthday party’s but, if you want to be truly great, make time together a priority. Have them over for a weekend, go for a walk to relieve their stresses, organise a zoo visit and take them to lunch (preferably somewhere they can draw on the tablecloths). Also, make an effort to stay in contact. It doesn’t matter how many miles may separate you, give them a monthly FaceTime call. They will really appreciate you for it.
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