Comments on: The Supermom Myth (Recipe: Banana Pancakes)

By: Banana Pancakes « PEAs and Cues

Banana Pancakes « PEAs and Cues — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:23:48 +0000

[...] Recipe adapted from My Baking Addiction/allrecipes by way of Dine and Dish [...]

By: lululu

lululu — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:50:46 +0000

well, i’d never thought about how difficult for a single mom would be until i hv my own kid. the thing is even my busy husband is helping, i still feel helpless sometimes. and that really made me appreciate what single parents have been through.
deep down, every mom must’ve thought of a moment where she would consider herself as a supermom.
well, how to define “supermom”?! does it matter?
.-= lululu´s last blog ..Miso Soup with Clams and Tofu =-.

By: patsyk

patsyk — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:21:07 +0000

I get that alot as well… If they had a peek into my life, they’d realize that I have a lot going on, and something is always falling between the cracks because of it. We need to get over the “supermom” ideal and assuming that the other mom is doing it better.
.-= patsyk´s last blog ..Chocolate & Peanut Butter Duo Cookies =-.

By: veron

veron — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:12:02 +0000

balance..balance..balance...I have a hard time with that. Something suffers when we do so many things but in the end it's all about priorities. Lovely stack of pancakes! .-= veron´s last blog ..A tribute to Julia =-.

By: MyKitchenInHalfCups

MyKitchenInHalfCups — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:45:06 +0000

… and that’s the truth!
I like best the idea of “the good enough parent”. It’s real and the if there’s plenty of love, your kids look back and know you were/are a super mom … that may not happen until they have kids of their own.

By: dani

dani — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:21:24 +0000

u must be a mind-reader bc i was thinking about doing this just this past morning LOL great minds i guess
.-= dani´s last blog ..#66) Strawberry Almond Brownies =-.

By: Aimee

Aimee — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:09:49 +0000

Well said, Kristen. However you should know that you are an inspiration to us!
We’re pancake fiends around here and these are on our ‘to-make’ list.
.-= Aimee´s last blog ..WFD? Peach & Ginger Glazed Salmon with Baby Beets =-.

By: peabody

peabody — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 07:04:14 +0000

Those are some super tasty pancakes you’ve got going on there.
I bet in the mind of your kids you are super mom.
.-= peabody´s last blog ..“I know this much is true”…. =-.

By: Wizzythestick

Wizzythestick — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 04:30:27 +0000

It’s going to be hard to shake the label as we moms are our own worst enemies. I know at times I look at others and feel so inadequate and less accomplished in trying to balance it all, home, work, husband the kids…reminding myself that it’s not a competition helps:-)
.-= Wizzythestick´s last blog ..How to Give someone Bad News =-.

By: Tammi

Tammi — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 03:27:29 +0000

I was trying to decide what to cook for supper tonight and couldn’t come up with any good ideas, but then I read this recipe. Oh, my! These are delicious. The banana flavor really comes through and they are so moist. My husband and I both really enjoyed them and I am looking forward to leftovers for breakfast tomorrow!

By: camille

camille — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 23:06:26 +0000

I’m so with you on ditching the “supermom” label. It’s damaging to women, because it makes them feel like less of a mom – or less of whatever else they are – for NOT being supermom, perfect in all areas of her life. It’s so unnecessary, divisive, and demeaning. Anyway, you don’t have to be perfect at something to be good at it, and being pretty good, most of the time, is good enough for nearly everything.
.-= camille´s last blog ..Arroz Caldo/Lugao =-.

By: Marta

Marta — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:43:37 +0000

You’re right, it’s too hard to balance EVERYTHING perfectly, you’re bound to drop a ball sooner of later! These pancakes would make you super-mom at my house, though
.-= Marta´s last blog ..Sneaky Apple Cardamom Muffins =-.

By: maris

maris — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 14:33:31 +0000

Oh sure there is Supermom…but she has a personal assistant and live-in housekeeper.

I still think you’re not giving yourself enough credit. I can barely get myself out the door in the morning let alone four kids
.-= maris´s last blog ..Public Relations, Melting Popsicles and Butter Pecan Cookies =-.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 14:29:20 +0000

Can I still call you super friend? You need to get better at taking compliments my dear, I do find you amazing!

By: Laurie

Laurie — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 13:36:27 +0000

Oops! I meant to say unrealistic expectation… See where my mommy brain is on a Sat. morning!!

By: Laurie

Laurie — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 13:34:40 +0000

I echo your own Supermom – you are both Supermoms and you should not sell yourself short!! You work hard for both your family and your job, and your kids are some of the happiest I have ever encountered! Sure, we all have our days that we seem to be “behind” on things or dragging our feet (and I only have 1 child!!), but we’re human. I agree that we all should not try to live up to some realistic expectation of what type of mother/wife we should be, but as long as we are putting forth our genuine best effort, then we are all Supermoms!
I LOVE banana pancakes and these look so yummy!! Maybe we can do breakfast for dinner for Dinner Club some time…

By: Trysha

Trysha — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 05:34:56 +0000

Balance is such a tricky thing. Somedays it all falls into place and other days…well that’s why I carry spare deodorant and those colgate wisp toothbrushes in the diaper bag.

I always have a few bananas that are on the verge of bread or smoothies. I love different ways to use them up.

By: Susan at SGCC

Susan at SGCC — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 05:11:09 +0000

Where did we get this idea that we have to be all things to all people? I think it’s something we all struggle with. Thanks for reminding us that it’s okay to be human!

As for those pancakes….They look wonderful! I would definitely make them for lunch too. Of course, since I’ve never gotten up early to make pancakes before, my family just thinks they are a lunch dish anyway.
.-= Susan at SGCC´s last blog ..Knicks Brunch Burgers with Balsamic Onion Marmalade =-.

By: Laura

Laura — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 03:26:18 +0000

Well, I’ve always thought of my mom as supermom, but I know she struggled with balance. And now that I see all that she did through my own mom-eyes, I’m still in wonder and wish I’d given her more of a break than I did sometimes (oh, those pesky teenage years!)! Balance is hard, maybe even a myth in itself.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 02:06:12 +0000

Dear Supermom-

I am so glad you made these and hope you loved them as much as we did!
.-= Jamie´s last blog ..Vanilla Bean Waffles With Homemade Blueberry Sauce… =-.