When venturing out of the house with two-year-old triplets, I receive attention akin to that of a circus parade or a flash mob. Along with the familiar phrase, “Wow, you’ve got your hands full,” I’m often dubbed Supermom. I must confess, this title makes me a bit uneasy. People frequently ask, “How do you manage it all?” My honest reply is simple: “Just like you — you keep going.”
This is the reality of motherhood. Whether you have one child or five, whether they are singletons or quadruplets, the routine remains the same. Dirty diapers are changed, empty cups are refilled, and little scrapes receive soothing kisses. Laundry gets done, though folding it may be a different story (wrinkles have never harmed anyone). Meals make it to the table, and somehow, we all get through the day, sometimes even with a clean sink.
Moms I encounter often downplay their own challenges, believing that their daily lives must be a breeze compared to the chaos at my house. “I only have one, and it’s tough!” they say, or “I have three, but they’re not all the same age!” They seem convinced that I possess some extraordinary strength or a hidden secret to managing motherhood. Surely, they think, an ordinary person couldn’t achieve such remarkable feats.
While I usually dismiss these claims of superhuman abilities, let me change that narrative. Picture me dramatically tearing open my shirt to reveal a food-stained “S” emblazoned on my tank top (the one that prevents my post-twin body from spilling over the waistband of my mom jeans). Yep, you caught me. I’m Supermom.
You’re “just” a working mother with a newborn, juggling four nighttime feedings before rushing off to work. You thrive on a mere twelve minutes of sleep and a cold piece of toast. You even manage to put on lipstick and wear matching shoes. You navigate through life in a daze yet remain effective at your job, only to return home and repeat the cycle. That makes you Supermom!
You’re “just” pregnant with baby number two while caring for your first child. All you want is to either hurl or sleep. Or maybe hurl yourself to sleep. Yet, you can’t, because your little one is awake, hungry, and having a major diaper disaster. But breakfast is served, and you manage to keep yours down, keeping the day moving forward. If you’re not Supermom, who is?
You’re “just” a mom with two children under two — an unsteady infant and an always-on toddler. How in the world do you get one child off the dining room table while ensuring the baby stays fed? How do you keep them both content with zero time for yourself? You know how? You’re Supermom!
You’re “just” a stay-at-home mom with three young kids, like me. Unlike me, you leap over baby gates with your toddler in tow, chase after your kindergartener who’s forgotten her lunchbox, all while your three-year-old decorates the family dog with a permanent marker. You accomplish more housework before noon than most people do in an entire week. You don’t even get a nap during the day because someone is always awake and needing your attention. Just another day’s work for Supermom!
You’re “just” the mother of older children: one in high school and another starting college. You still have laundry and meals to prepare, but now you also worry about car insurance and tuition. Your heart must be in multiple places at once. Do your kids realize how much you stress about them? Nope. They’re simply living their lives, thanks to Supermom.
Every mother is a Supermom. There’s no scale of difficulty; whether you’re navigating your own challenges or someone else’s, it’s all valid. So, tear open that shirt, reveal your “S,” and declare it proudly: “I’m Supermom!” Because you truly are.
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In summary, every mother embodies the spirit of Supermom, regardless of her circumstances. Embrace your journey, acknowledge your challenges, and celebrate your accomplishments.