Stepping out with my two-year-old triplets draws a crowd like a parade or a flash mob. Along with the usual remark of “Wow, you’ve got your hands full,” I often hear myself dubbed Supermom. While it’s a title I wear with a bit of hesitation, I usually respond honestly when asked, “How do you manage it all?” I say, “Just like you do — you keep going.”
It’s true, whether you’re parenting one child or five, whether they come in twos or even quads, the essentials remain the same. Dirty diapers get changed, empty cups get filled with milk, and scrapes get kissed better. Laundry gets done, even if it’s not always folded (seriously, who has time for that?). Dinner makes its way to the table, and by some miracle, we often get through the day with a clean slate and sometimes, an empty sink.
I meet other moms who downplay their own challenges, convinced their lives must be a breeze compared to mine. “I only have one, and it’s tough!” they say. Or, “I have three, but they’re not all the same age!” They think I must have some superhuman abilities or a secret formula to keep everything in check. But let me set the record straight: I’m not packing any superpowers. But hey, let’s start a new trend! Watch me dramatically unbutton my shirt to reveal the food-stained “S” on my tank top (you know, the one holding back my mom jeans from bursting at the seams). Yep, you caught me. I’m Supermom.
You’re “just” the working mother of a newborn who’s juggling four feedings a night before racing off to the office. You’re running on twelve minutes of sleep and a cold piece of toast, yet you still manage to put on lipstick and wear matching shoes. You glide through your days in a haze while being effective at work, then head home to do it all over again tomorrow. Guess what? You’re Supermom!
You’re “just” pregnant with baby number two while caring for your firstborn. All you want to do is either throw up or sleep — or maybe both. But your little one is wide awake and hungry, and the smell from that blowout? Yikes! Yet somehow, breakfast is served, and you manage to keep it down. The big wheel keeps turning. If that doesn’t scream Supermom, I don’t know what does.
You’re “just” a mom with two under two, trying to keep a wobbly infant and an energetic toddler in check. How do you even navigate getting one off the dining room table while keeping the baby fed? How do you keep them both entertained while stealing a moment for yourself? You know how? You’re Supermom!
You’re “just” a stay-at-home mom of three little ones, much like me. Unlike me, you might be vaulting over baby gates with a toddler in your arms, chasing after a kindergartner who forgot her lunch, while your three-year-old turns the family dog into a canvas with a permanent marker. You’re knocking out more housework by noon than most people do in a week. Naptime? What’s that? All in a day’s work for Supermom!
You’re “just” the mom of older kids — one in high school and another starting college. You still have laundry and meals to prepare, but now you’re also juggling car insurance and tuition, keeping you up at night. Your heart must be in multiple places at once. Do your kids realize how much you worry? Nope! They’re just living their lives, all thanks to you, Supermom.
Every mother is a Supermom, whether she sees it or not. There’s no scale for difficulty when it comes to motherhood. It doesn’t matter if you’re you, me, or the lady down the street with two wild boys on dirt bikes. So go ahead, unbutton that shirt, flaunt your “S,” and shout it out loud: “I’m Supermom!” Because you are.
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Summary
Motherhood comes with its unique challenges, whether you’re wrangling triplets, juggling a newborn, or managing older kids. Every mom has the strength and resilience to tackle her daily hurdles, making each one of us a Supermom in our own right. So let’s embrace our superhero status and support each other in this wild journey of parenting!