Today I was told, by my son, that I have "amazing super powers" as he laid down on the floor looking at me in amazement, shaking his head in awe. Ummmm, yep. It's true. I am "Super Mama!" I didn't know all of my super glow was shining through so heavily, but I guess it was going to come out at some point.
I might not be able to lift a car with one hand at this very moment, but pump a little adrenaline in me when someone messes with my baby cubs and I'll move a mountain. Now, most of the time, you'll see me at my best movements...bowel movements. That is honestly how I was discovered this evening.
"Gavin, I think you might have to go to the bathroom, you're stinkin' up the place. Seriously, like rotten food or something. Please get in there and go," I say.
"No, I'm fine. I DON'T have to go!" (after an hour of this wretched stench leakage), Gavin replies.
"Really, this is bad Gavin. No, really. I can't stand it anymore. You need to go in and go potty and take care of business. I think your bottom is screaming silently for help in there," I beg.
(Going on 2 hours) "Mama, why don't you just trust me? I'm telling you I don't have to go. Why don't you just believe me?," Gavin retorts.
"It's time. I just know Gavin. I know you better than I know myself. I'm your mama and I know when you have to go to the bathroom. Believe me, you NEED to go," I say, hoping that he will hear my plea.
"Ok, I'll go and try," he sighs. (after I started counting down...ridiculousness, but it was necessary)
...cue elevator music...10 minutes later. (I'm sure you can infer what transpires during this allotted time)
Gavin lays down on the ground in the kitchen and states, very clearly I must say proudly, "Mama, you have amazing super powers. You knew I had to go to the bathroom before I even knew I had to go. You have more super powers than me." Super mama to the rescue!
BUT, I have to admit that I DID have a little help getting to this point. I'm a hard-working, floundering mama just like every mama I know out there. I just have an AMAZING team of supporters and rally members who give to me one of the most important gifts of all...wisdom. At that moment, right after he said those words, I immediately credited those before me who have helped in guiding Todd and I as parents. Those who have supported us with hugs, through our tears in all of our years as parents and together, and who have challenged us to keep forging ahead for the sake of our family. Words of wisdom have helped in leading the way.
So, although it was a life altering bowel movement for our son, I can't take all the credit. I'll pass this cheer over to the grandparents, but I WILL continue to refer to myself as "Super Mama" in the 3rd person for all of you who talk with me in the future. hahahaha! That's just how I roll...up, up and AWAY!!!!!!!!!
