Snips and Snails and Puppydog Tails

I have found a new woman to admire. A friend of mine shared this article, and I am now in love. While I’m not sure I’ve ever truly tried to be a Supermom, I have had aspirations. Unrealistic aspirations, really; ones that leave me sometimes feeling beaten down or overwhelmed at all that Supermom would be able to get done. After reading (and sharing) that article and seeing some of my other friends’ comments and confessions, I realize that 1) I’m a totally normal Mom and 2) laundry really does get the best of all of us. So, to all those moms out there who really CAN do it all with the grace and aplomb of Martha Stewart, congratulations to you; I will continue to be in awe of you (even if I do secretly roll my eyes and call you bad names). For the rest of us who live in the real (working or stay-at-home) world with overflowing laundry baskets, store bought baked goods and teacher gifts, too-long to-do lists and too-short sleep-times, let’s be proud of all that we do. Our homes might not be the cleanest or most organized, but I bet you our kids don’t notice one bit, and I bet they still feel just as loved and happy as the kids with Martha Stewart-esque moms.