The SuperMom Myth by Becky Kopitzke

Author:Becky Kopitzke [Kopitzke, Becky]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-63409-647-8
Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2015-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Housework might be more challenging with a family underfoot. But they make your house a home, your safe haven, your castle. So never forget, beautiful moms—you are the queen.

WHO ARE YOU VACUUMING FOR?

“Great job on the siding, Bob!” We stood in our neighbor’s driveway admiring his new vinyl exterior. A small crowd of friendly faces had wandered from summer yard work to enjoy an impromptu chat. That time of year, conversation often centers on home improvement jobs.

“Hey, Joe, I saw you put up a new play set. How do the kids like it?”

“How big is that pool you installed in your yard, Dave?”

“Is that lumber in the garage for your deck expansion, Chuck? How’s that going?”

I got to thinking of all the projects my husband does around the house—noticeable projects. The finished basement, the freshly stained fence. Brick landscape edging and a well-kept lawn.

“My husband repaved the driveway, and all the neighbors commented on how nice it looked,” a friend once told me. “How come nobody congratulates me for folding laundry?”

Hmmm. Amen, sister. Why doesn’t a woman’s work get the same kudos as her man’s?

Now, I realize some of you ladies sweat over glorious flower beds or climb the roof to hammer shingles yourselves. Bravo if you do. But for many of us moms, our usual household contributions are a little more obscure.

Nobody notices when I sweep the floor.

Nobody applauds when I mix oatmeal for breakfast.

Nobody drives by our house to admire my sidewalk chalk drawings or the rebate forms I stuck in the mailbox.

Just once, I want my kids to say, “Mom! You did a fantastic job grilling this cheese sandwich! You are one seriously talented woman.”

But why?

Why do I need praise? Does it give my labor greater significance? Does it prove I’m a good mom?

Well, let’s consider this picture in Matthew.

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