I know what you're thinking, "SuperMommy, shloopermommy—no ones a SuperMommy!" So let’s just clear that up right now. Being a SuperMommy is something we all are, yes YOU too! Here on this site the definition of what it means to be “SUPER” doesn’t have anything to do with being perfect. Rather, it means being present in each moment and doing your best. Being a mother is a life-long journey, so there will be many ups and downs. Making every moment one to cherish-- even the awful ones-- is what puts you on the path to being a SuperMommy.
Here on this site we believe you must leave the “down” times in the past and leave the guilt far far behind you. (Heck I dropped Kokobean on her head at 6 weeks old—yes DROPPED her!) Every experience gives you the wisdom to move on to the next. Being a SuperMommy means that you are in the most paramount position on the planet—to mother—to raise another human being. What a privilege it is to guide and shape the individuals that will inherit the earth, the leaders of tomorrow! It’s a blessing to be a mother, to guide someone to be their very best. Many women forget how blessed they truly are. It seems today many mother’s feel they “aren’t good enough” or are too overwhelmed to see the joys in parenting. There is tremendous judging of others and so much energy wasted focusing on the negative aspects of parenting –why is that?
As women we should build relationships with other mothers, not judge them for what they are or are not doing. Motherhood is a bond unlike any other shared interest, we should encourage and inspire one another. Focusing on the negative aspects of parenting will only feed the feelings of guilt and bog us down—why do it?
Twice I endured for 9 months what can only be equated to living in hell. I puked my guts out 24/7, suffered from heartburn so badly that I frequently ingested more than the recommended daily dose of TUMS and lived with excruciating pain in my back which prevented me from walking. This all eventually lead to the birth of my children, which was hands down physically the most difficult thing I’ve ever done in my life. I have come to believe that anyone who goes through pregnancy and childbirth is a SuperMommy!
I believe I am a SuperMommy, but not that I am perfect. I am still trying to find time for myself most days. But I CHOOSE to be present, to have good energy. I CHOOSE to be positive. I CHOOSE to find the joy in life. It’s too easy to fall into the victim mode, to become overwhelmed and lose any sense of balance. If you truly believe you have it inside you, it will shine through you.
Does that mean I don’t have days when my daughter throws a fit in the park and embarrasses me in front of other mothers? No. Does that mean I don’t have days when I want to run away and hide from my children so I can have just one second of alone time? Of course not. The difference is, that I choose not to go there, not be focus on the negative. It’s all part of the journey and I know in my heart that I have what it takes to conquer all the tantrums, the endless power struggles, the messes. I am a SuperMommy after all.
Let’s face it; there are incredible acts of strength performed by mothers for their children every day: physical, emotional and spiritual--they should be recognized for that strength. Being PRESENT with your children when you’re with them, loving and nurturing them whole heartedly, planting the seeds of knowledge that will assist them in their journey through life-- THAT is what makes you a SuperMommy—so no matter how messy your house is, how much laundry is piled up, how many nights you’ve missed bedtime or how many times you’ve served a granola bar for dinner— remember that the love you are giving your children, the fact that you are present with them, is what makes you a SuperMommy . Forget this notion that you have to be perfect. Understanding ones limitations can be both enlightening and invigorating—take a moment to accept that you are Super- yes, you are.
So now that we’ve covered how we’re defining SUPER…read on because this site will be full of great stories, resources, tips and lessons on a variety of topics. Our hope is that each reader will find a piece of encouragement, a story to laugh at, a feeling that they are not alone in this, or the means to conquer a problem they’ve been dealing with. Escape the land of the overwhelmed, deal with one thing at a time and find joy in the process of parenting--all the while knowing you are a SuperMommy!!!
