When leaving the house with my two-year-old triplets, the attention I attract is akin to that of a circus parade or a flash mob. Along with the ubiquitous comment, “Wow, you have your hands full!” I frequently find myself dubbed Supermom. While I appreciate the sentiment, I feel a bit uneasy about this label. When people ask, “How do you manage it all?” my honest reply is, “Just like you do—by simply pressing on.”
It’s true. Whether you have one child or five, whether they’re singletons or quadruplets, certain tasks remain constant: dirty diapers get changed, empty cups are refilled with milk, and boo-boos receive kisses. Laundry gets done, even if it’s not neatly folded (wrinkles are harmless). Dinner eventually makes it to the table, and by some miracle, we all survive the day with full bellies and, on occasion, a clean sink.
I often meet fellow moms who downplay their own experiences, convinced their daily lives are easier compared to the chaotic whirlwind at my home. “I only have one, and that’s tough!” they say, or, “I have three, but they’re not all the same age!” They assume I must possess some extraordinary strength or a secret method to juggle it all. Surely, they think, no ordinary person could pull off such feats of motherhood.
While I typically dismiss the notion of superpowers, let’s start a new trend. Imagine me tearing open my button-down shirt to reveal a food-stained “S” on my tank top (the one that keeps my mom jeans from bursting at the seams). Yes, you caught me—I am Supermom.
You’re “just” a working mother of a newborn, surviving multiple sleepless nights and racing off to the office. You function on barely twelve minutes of sleep and a cold piece of toast, yet you still manage to apply lipstick and wear matching shoes. You navigate your job in a trance-like state, only to return home to do it all over again the next day. Guess what? You’re Supermom!
You’re “just” pregnant with your second child while caring for your first. As you battle morning sickness, your little one demands attention with hunger and crankiness, not to mention a massive diaper blowout. Yet you somehow manage to get breakfast on the table. If that doesn’t qualify you as Supermom, I don’t know what does.
You’re “just” a mom with two kids under two—a wobbly infant in one arm and a spirited toddler in the other. How do you keep one child from climbing onto the dining room table while ensuring the baby stays fed? You somehow make it work, even when you’re left with no time for yourself. You guessed it—you’re Supermom!
You’re “just” a stay-at-home mom with three young kids, much like myself. But unlike me, you’re leaping over baby gates with a toddler in your arms, chasing after your kindergartener who forgot her lunch box, while your three-year-old decorates the family dog with a permanent marker. You accomplish more household tasks before noon than many do in an entire week, with no naptime in sight due to constant demands. That’s a typical day for Supermom!
You’re “just” a mom of older kids—one in high school, another starting college. You still face laundry and cooking responsibilities, but now you also have car insurance and tuition to worry about. Your heart is split into multiple locations, yet your kids remain blissfully unaware of your worries. They’re just living their lives, all thanks to you, Supermom.
Every dedicated mother is a Supermom. There’s no hierarchy in motherhood; whether you’re you, me, or the neighbor with two rambunctious boys on dirt bikes, we all deserve to wear that cape. So go ahead, tear open that shirt, show off your “S,” and declare it proudly: “I’m Supermom!” Because you absolutely are.
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In summary, motherhood is a journey filled with ups and downs, and every mother, regardless of her circumstances, deserves recognition for her strength and perseverance. Whether you’re juggling toddlers or managing older kids, remember that you are capable and extraordinary.