I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m a unique breed of superhero—one whose powers seem to be exclusive to my household. In my home, I have discovered that I am the sole individual capable of performing the following tasks:
- Change the Toilet Paper Roll. I suspect my family struggles with the simple mechanics of the TP holder. Come on, it’s not rocket science! And leaving a few sheets on the roll to avoid changing it? That’s just cheating.
- Dispose of Food Wrappers. Muffin and cheese stick wrappers appear to mysteriously gravitate toward the kitchen counter instead of the trash can, which is just a short distance away.
- Clean Up Paper Scraps. “Let’s create snowflakes!” No, no, no! How about a quarter for every scrap you leave behind? I could be rich!
- Recycle Empty Food Containers. They often find a cozy spot on the counter or even make a return to the fridge. Seriously, what’s going on?
- Throw Anything Away. This isn’t just my family, right? The trash can is literally three steps away—what’s the hold-up?
- Notice an Overflowing Trash Can. It’s like I possess a superpower that allows me to see garbage, while everyone else is blissfully unaware.
- Hang Up Hand Towels. My four-year-old gets a pass for his short stature, but everyone else? Just pick it up and hang it up already!
- Hang Up Bath Towels. Same deal as above—what’s so hard about it?
- Get Clothes into the Hamper. Tossing dirty laundry right next to the hamper feels a bit cruel. Seriously, it’s RIGHT THERE.
- Load Dirty Dishes into the Dishwasher. It’s designed for this purpose! Even a trained monkey could figure it out. Why the confusion?
- Answer Questions. I appreciate the faith in my knowledge, but why ask me when your dad is standing right there? Give him a shot!
- Locate Missing Items. My family seems to think that standing in one spot and complaining will magically produce the missing item.
- Find Food in the Fridge. Simply standing with the door open and waiting for it to jump into your hands is not the way to do it!
- Spot Food in the Refrigerator Door. This should be easy! “It’s RIGHT THERE—in the door. No, the DOOR! The thing you’re holding!”
- Kiss Boo-Boos to Make Them Better. Okay, this one is legit. I’m convinced my kisses have some kind of healing magic, but let’s not underestimate Dad’s powers too!
While I know I’m irreplaceable as a mom, I’m pretty sure I’m not alone in having these seemingly superhuman abilities. Do other moms share these “powers”?
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In summary, being a mom includes a unique set of responsibilities that often feel like superpowers. From changing toilet paper to healing boo-boos, it can be a wild ride full of everyday challenges that only we seem to recognize.