Since we've been blending, we've all noticed each other's rather unique super-powers. Be them useful or just fun to watch, everyone seems to resemble some fictional character...From oldest to youngest:
Jeremy
He's our Dr Strange. He's on a completely different level socially but brilliantly talented in ways we don't realize until we try it ourselves.
His culinary skills keep us out of most restaurants. Seriously, no chef in Lincoln can come close. And then he does things like builds a mini-mudroom or draws out 3-D plans for an entertainment center in the basement. What? How did you...Mind.blown.
Jonathan
We think he was bitten by a mutant bug or is in touch with the Force. His spidey senses will go off and he will inevitably find a child in need- be it Genevieve across the street (don't ask) or Genevieve in the bathroom on the toilet, Genevieve dancing on the kitchen table...really, he's saved that girls life more than once.
His sanitation knowledge and safety expertise background have kept the big-bad bugs from spreading and people sliding around outside on a surprise dusting of snow.
Melissa
Something between Daredevil and EarQ- Melissa can hear EVERYTHING. This woman's super hearing means no child sneaks out of bed or has a conversation that she does not witness. This is a slight disadvantage at night when I'm trying to work and my computer is RIGHT above her bedroom. And many times she'll come upstairs and ask, "who was making _____ sound?" And I confess, "um...I was breathing?"
She also a mastermind when it comes to grocery shopping/mealplanning. She's determined to feed us all on $800 a month on whole foods. So far so good- delicious, homemade bread made from home-ground wheatberries. Home-made yogurt, muffins...and everything else we feast on! I've learned SO much from her and....she needs to write a book.
Kim
Super.Sonic.Smell. I can smell a poopy diaper BEFORE it happens. I know which students smoke before they enter my room. NO scented ANYTHING less you suffer the wrath of Olfactory Overloaded Kim.
Although sleep is a rare nicety due to many life-factors right now, when enough is acquired, all the fun messy stuff comes out for kids to do. Sledding? Everyone suit up! Playdough? Here's the box! Hide and seek? Let me help move the couch for you to hide! Glitter? HERE'S YOUR FAIRY DUST!
BUT. That floor will be vacuumed daily, by golly, or insanity starts sneaking in...
Samantha
Have you ever seen Princess Unikitty? Rainbows and Glitter and Unicorns and "Any idea is a Good idea, expet the not-happy ones. Those you push down deep inside where you'll never, ever, ever EVER find them!" That girl thrives on less sleep than I ever thought possible for a child. Thank GOODNESS for Clonidine.
This girl's secret power is her artistic ability. Wow. This girl is creative. And has to have something close to a photographic memory. She remembers EVERYTHING that she reads.
Levi
Batman- Justice Vigilante. No deed shall go unpunished/unrewarded! And Cardboard lightsabor fighter extraordinaire.
His secret power is his breakfast appetite. It's a side-job, really. We sell tickets to help pay for his keep, "Come see the amazing bottomless breakfast appetite! Oatmeal, Bananas, yogurt in one 5 minute setting!"
Cora
Elasticgirl/Pinkypie all the way. This girl can mold on any piece of furniture. And then bounce off with the agility and grace of an inflatable flailing arm (wo)man!
Her secret power is filling a room with excitement just with your presence. She's our greeter and makes sure everyone gets their fill of "I love you's" and hugs and superlatives.
Charlotte
Rarity. All things sparkle and shiny and gems and gold and drama when her hair isn't perfect. She's the collector of all things sparkly and small. Our little Magpie!
Charlotte's superpower is that of possession and finding the little things. Can't find that one bead? Ask Charrlote. "Check out
my the lego treasure box. No, not the one at the bottom of the lego box, the one under the couch cushion. The one on the left. I put it there last Thursday when I was playing with the glitter popsicile stick named 'Rainbow sparkle princess.' I want it back when you're done. That's very special to me."
Ezra
Hulk-boy. So handsome and sweet and cute and SMART and charming...until he's generally frustrated with the four older siblings in possession of something that is desired. Or in other tragic circumstances such as the younger one who deemed him a punching bag for the first month here.
His secret power is super-sleeper. Bad dream? Let me go back to sleep. Fallen out of bed? Let me go back to sleep. Never-ending cough? Why did you wake me up? Let me go back to sleep. 2 hour nap EVERY day? You got it. Just don't wake me up.
Genevieve
We can't wait to see the movie inspired by her. It's coming to theaters soon- Incredibles 2. The writers lived in our house to watch Genevieve in action to get all of their writing material for Jack-jack. So innocent and sweet and HOLY COW HOW DID SHE GET UP THERE?
When a tantrum is in session you have to hold her at arms length so as not to get sliced by the lazer eyes while trying to not let her fall and hurt herself.
Her super power is her power legs. She's been kicking non-stop since in-utero and has developed quite the solid leg strength. Changing diapers has never been so dangerous. She better potty train quickly!
