Just Call Me Super Mom

Have you ever seen those stickers and t-shirts that say, “I’m a teacher, what’s your superpower?” Maybe insert “nurse, mailman, or [whatever else]” for teacher. Well, I might not be a teacher anymore, but I am a mom, and by default, that means I have a number of superpowers. There are things I can do that no one else in my house has the power to do, and while they may not be as glamours as shooting fire from the palm of my hands, these powers are still pretty cool. (I’m being very liberal with my use of the world “cool,” by the way.) As such, I expect my invitation to the Justice League to arrive any day now.

Enhanced Vision

Thanks to my super enhanced vision, I’m able to spot items that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. This comes in very handy around the house, and I often become The Finder of the Things.

Why, yes, I can see through walls.

Step aside, Superman. Your microscopic vision has nothing on mine. The only thing my enhanced vision is unable to detect is socks. As you’ll recall from my last post, they’re basically my kryptonite.

Super Strength

Wonder Woman can throw cars and the such, but can she do the one thing that no one else in my house has the strength to do?

That’s right, I alone have the strength to do things like remove empty toilet paper rolls and replace them with new ones. I’m also the only person strong enough to close a cabinet door. At first glance, you might think that doing such things would be easy, but based on my family’s inability to complete such tasks, I came to realize my own strength. Clearly things like cabinet doors, toilet paper rolls, and clothes — which the people in my house manage to get to the bathroom but can’t actually  put them in the hamper — weigh a ton. I might not look like I have much in the way of muscles, but sometimes looks can be deceiving.

Mind Reading

Have you ever noticed that children can be super vague at times when it comes to telling you what they want or whatever it is that they have a problem with? They sometimes give you the absolute bare minimum in the way of details and expect you to be able to figure it out anyway. Maybe not everyone could figure out what, “I want [incoherent mumbles]” means, but I can, thanks to being able to read minds. I’m basically Charles Xavier with more hair.

I don’t even have to wait for her to finish that question before I say, “No.”

This comes in handy with lying, too. I don’t catch them telling lies often, but I always know when they do.

Mom Sense

You’ve heard of spidey sense, but have you heard of mom sense? It works pretty much the same, only instead of being able to deflect the Green Goblin’s pumpkin bombs, I do things like catch a falling cup of milk and stop the kids from ending up in the ER.

Catching a glass of milk might not be as satisfying as deflecting a bomb, but at least I don’t have a mess to clean up.

So, yeah, I’ve got powers. The only things I’m missing is the ability to fly, turn invisible, and having super stretchy arms. Becoming invisible would be nifty when they’re annoying me and I want a moment of peace and quiet, and that last one would come in extra handy when we’re in the car.

What’s your superpower? 

Book update time: “Don’t Lick That! [Tales of Parenting and Other Madness]” should be out within the next couple of months if everything goes as planned. (Self-published — it will be available on Amazon and other online retailers.) I’m in the final stages now and am trying to figure out the whole marketing thing. One suggestion I read was to form a “street team” (rolls eyes) to help with online promotion. If you’d be interested in doing that (I’ll form a Facebook group), email me at dorkymomdoodles@gmail.com. (I feel awkward as hell about this, but that’s better than other suggestions I read like making a video or podcast.)

Author: Erika

I’m a SAHM to two kids. When I’m not doing all the typical mom things (diapers, soccer, etc.), I like writing, reading, and playing games. Clearly I live the life of a rock star.

44 thoughts on “Just Call Me Super Mom”

  1. I’m a nanny! Hehe I have a mug that says “I teach what’s your superpower” and then a picture that says “I’m a nanny what’s your superpower” but patience is where I excel haha I’ve got boat loads of it! Or “on the spot stories” hehe rock those too

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      1. That’s he great thing Erika! You’re learning it all. I’m on the same path with my YouTube channel, feels like I’m walking in some sort of fun house without the fun part and no end in sight! By we’re getting there! As all things, we’re figuring it out to get things done! You’ve got this! 😊🙌🏽

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      2. There’s a huge learning curve! Oh and my son tried to do the YouTube channel thing, and realized very quickly just how involved that is. He thought it would be easy as taking a video and uploading it, but not even close (as you know).

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  4. I, too, am strong enough to change toilet paper rolls– and to change paper towel rolls, too. While the first skill is vital, the second skill is useful. I guess my superpower might be the ability to learn one skill then figure out how to incorporate it elsewhere… for the betterment of all concerned.

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  5. Yes to the toilet paper rolls and finding lost things. I can also predict the future, as evidenced by the statement “Mom, you were right, I should have…” It may take years for that one but eventually I hear it! 🙂 I’d love to share news of your book!

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  7. Haha I’m a super finder, too!!

    I’ve been away from wordpress for a while, so I’m just starting to catch up again. Congrats on your book! I’ll be keeping an eye out for when it’s available! 🙂 hope all is well!

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  10. My super power is to be relaxed and laid back when people at work don’t change toilet rolls, leave dirty tea spoons lying around grrrr arrrgh damn them damn them all…
    It’s a work in progress.

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    1. Thank you! ❤ I've been reading more about promotion, and doing that is so foreign to me. When I owned a consignment shop, I didn't even want to try to talk anyone into buying anything. I hate that stuff.

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  14. 🤣 the doodle that said “I can say no before she even finishes” hahaha I really do think only moms can change out the toilet paper as well. Congrats on the book. I can’t be a street team member but I will retweet you on Twitter:)

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