
Much has been said about the Myth of the Supermom. That nonexistent female who does it all and looks good doing it.
Her house is always clean.
Her kids are always clothed.
Her meals are always made from scratch and always taste as good as they look.
Her hair is always done.
Her kids are always well-behaved.
Her home is always beautifully decorated with handcrafted items she learned to make on Pinterest.
Her husband always brags about her to his coworkers and buddies, even strangers he passes on the street.
Her family pictures always show a perfect family with everyone looking at the camera, everyone smiling, and all eyes open.
As moms, we hear about this woman, we know she's a myth, and yet we wonder... does she really exist?
That friend who was bragging about her latest project... is it her?
The person behind the Instagram photo of that scrumptious-looking dinner... is it her?
The woman you always run into when you're picking your kids up from school, the one with the fabulous clothes and manicured nails... is it her?
Stop wondering who Supermom is, because I've discovered her true identity. You may be surprised to find that she's you. You, in all your goof-ups and struggles. You, in all your doubts and failures. You.
If you don't believe me, take a moment to consider all the superhuman things about you:
- You can take a complete shower (hair, body, and shaving) in less than five minutes.
Feeling superhuman yet? What would you add to the list?
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