15 Things Only Moms Can Do

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You know, I’ve come to realize that I’m like a unique kind of superhero, armed with powers that seem to be exclusive to me in my household. Seriously, only I can pull off the following feats:

1. Change the toilet paper roll. It’s like an unsolved mystery for my family. I mean, it’s not rocket science, folks! And if you’re leaving two squares on there to avoid doing it? That’s just cheating.
2. Dispose of food wrappers. You know, those muffin and cheese stick wrappers that somehow end up on the kitchen counter, a mere eight inches from the trash can.
3. Clean up paper scraps. “Let’s make snowflakes!” Oh no, please—how about I charge you a quarter for each scrap left behind? I could make a fortune!
4. Recycle empty food containers. They either linger on the counter or mysteriously return to the fridge. What’s up with that?
5. Toss out anything, really. I can’t be the only one who notices that the garbage is, like, right there. Just three steps away!
6. Spot an overflowing trash can or recycling bin. It’s like I have a special vision for seeing garbage when no one else can.
7. Hang up a hand towel. My little one gets a pass for height reasons, but the rest of my crew? Come on, it’s not that hard!
8. Hang up bath towels. Same as above.
9. Get clothes into the hamper. Seriously, throwing them right in front of it is just cruel. It’s RIGHT THERE!
10. Load dirty dishes into the dishwasher. It’s literally called a dishwasher, people! Even a trained monkey could figure it out.
11. Answer questions. Why do the kids come to me when their dad is literally standing right next to them? Give him a shot—he knows stuff too!
12. Find missing items around the house. My family seems to think that looking for something means standing still and complaining.
13. Locate food in the fridge. Just standing there with the door open won’t magically make the item appear in your hand.
14. Spot food in the fridge door. It should be easy, right? “It’s RIGHT THERE! In the door! You’re holding it!”
15. Kiss booboos to make them better. This one’s legit, though I’m sure Dad’s kisses are pretty magical too.

I know I’m one of a kind as a mom, but I can’t be the only one with these seemingly indomitable superpowers, right? If you can relate, check out our other blog post about the different aspects of home insemination at this link. And for more on fertility, visit this page. For insightful resources on pregnancy, head over to Kindbody’s blog.

Summary: Moms often find themselves handling numerous tasks that others in the household overlook, from changing the toilet paper to finding missing items. It’s a unique set of “superpowers” that highlight the often unrecognized efforts of motherhood.