Mommy Brain

Take some high heels, an amazing apron, and the power to clean with 20,000 Swiffers. Add special appearances by Ryan Seacrest, Mr. Clean, the Scrubbing Bubbles, and a villain named The Phantom of the Bullpen. Throw in a lot of humor with a pinch of sarcasm, some romance, a lot of adventure, a handsome yet nerdy fiance, a suddenly-attentive ex-husband, and three surly teenagers.

That’s right, Birdie Lee (aka Super Mom) is back. Fresh from saving Astro Park from the evil snack-producing corporation, she continues to work hard to keep teenagers safe from themselves and the streets free of litter. And she’s grossly under-appreciated. Aren’t most moms?

Birdie is facing a new challenge – a giant Sports Dome being built in Astro Park, and an over-zealous mayor whose greatest wish is a winning Little League team. Along the way, she’s planning a wedding, fending off advances from her ex, Doctor Dan, and raising two teenagers. Who said this superhero stuff was easy?

I thoroughly enjoyed Super Mom Saves the World. Melanie Hauser has a witty way with words (evidenced by her blog) and can tug at the heart-strings at the same time. Super Mom deals with the same issues all moms do: letting our children go a little more each day, carving out time for ourselves, cooking and cleaning and carpooling and… And she does it with grace and humor. I can’t wait to find out what Super Mom is up to next.