It’s true but I’m starting to realize that becoming “Super Mom” is not in the cards for me. Before I had Olivia I sometimes wondered if I could make the “Super Mom” team. How awesome I would be. Other woman would think, “wow, how does she do it all.”
Maybe there is a “Super Mom” handbook with a list of guidelines to follow. The book chapters may be something like this...
- Wake up in a positive mood everyday
- Stay organized without any help
- Get showered & dressed everyday (before noon)
- Give 110% to your children.
- Schedule the week full of activities
- Make sure your child’s daily menu includes all the food groups
- Keep television off limits until age two
- Always fit in personal “Me Time” (hobbies, reading, exercise or home business
The list above is why I will never make the “Super Mom” team and I’m ok with that.
- I get up at 6:15 everyday because my kid does and I’m not happy about it
- I’m halfway organized. Items may not be in their place but I know where to find them.
- Does taking a shower by 6pm count? Does staying in exercise gear count as getting dressed? At least I’m out of my pj’s.
- My daughter gets 100% and the other 10% is used playing on my phone
- We go to Stroller Strides, Gymboree, and the mall every week
- If veggie sticks, blueberry Eggos, and pasta can be eaten everyday then we are good.
- I try to limit television watching but sometimes Elmo & Barney appear when I need an immediate sitter for 20 minutes.
- “Me time”...what’s that? Hobbies- does flipping through US magazine count? Reading- Is great if I can stay awake for more than three pages. Exercise- that’s what SS is for and the step machine collecting dust in my room. Home business- I run my own day care for one child.
So, maybe I am a little jealous of those “do it all moms”. Good thing I will now be a mom forever so I can keep trying out for the “Super Mom” team. There is always going to be next season.
sounds like you're doing a lot to me!
ReplyDelete