One’s company, two’s a crowd, and three’s a party, but what about four? Well, we solved the mystery, and four is the life of a Super Mom. Take it from Nicole Mitchell, the mother of four young men: Justin, 18; Kristopher, 16; Nicolas, 13; and Jonathon, 11. On top of working a full-time job, Nicole and her cherished husband of 20 years, Kevin, manage to keep the household together while also taking care of their four sons.
Take a walk in Nicole’s shoes for just one day.
5:30 a.m. – Wake up and pray to God for her family
5:45 a.m. – Wake up 16-year-old Kristopher, drop off at school by 6:40 a.m. (Mandarin High School)
6:20 a.m. – Wake up 18-year-old Justin, leave by 7:15 a.m. so he gets to school by 8 a.m. (The Bolles School)
7 a.m. – Wake up 11-year-old Jonathon and drop off to bus stop by 7:50 a.m. (Greenland Pines Elementary School)
7:30 a.m. – Wake up 13-year-old Nicolas and get to bus stop by 8:50 a.m. (Twin Lakes Academy Middle School)
9: 30 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Work
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Take boys to extracurricular activities, including football, track, basketball, wrestling, 7-on-7 flag football, Birch sports, Pop Warner sports, track clubs, AAU teams, and high school practices.
While also….
Preparing dinner, working on homework with the kids, and tidying up the house.
10 p.m. – Time for bed and to do it all over again tomorrow!
That was exhausting just to read, never mind doing it 24/7 while keeping a positive attitude and loving household. But Nicole Mitchell is a Super Mom who does just that, every day, with a smile.
“So life is hectic, scheduled, crazy at times, and imperfect, but mostly exciting, spirited, and adventurous,” Mitchell said. “I’m blessed and honored to be their mom, and I wouldn’t change one moment. My fellas are extremely close knit, competitive, hardworking, silly, bright, athletic, loving, and family oriented. God and my faith is what keeps and sustains me and my family because I’m extremely spiritual and I know all things are possible through Christ.”
Nicole came from an extremely athletic and competitive household herself growing up. She was the eldest of three children and the only girl. Her brothers played football, soccer, and basketball while she danced, cheered, and ran track. Her mother was amazing with how she raised the three children and is still Mitchell’s role model to this day. She would always tell Nicole “not to worry, but to pray about it and release all fear in all things” and that “God has got you.”
Nicole’s father had a huge impact on her childhood, and she misses him dearly. He left her with these wise words:
“You have everything you need to be great. Remember God made you uniquely and wonderfully you, so be great!”
With such inspiration from her father, she leaves her sons with her own advice as well:
“Be your best, No one can ever be a better you than YOU. Be great at being you. We all have our own path, so walk in it.”
The Mitchells exemplify everything that family and In the Game is about: working hard, enjoying sports, loving your family, and having faith. Being a Super Mom isn’t always easy, but there is no greater reward than seeing your child’s smiling face and knowing you helped create it.
So cheers to all the Super Moms out there. This one’s for you.
Super Mom
Written by: Courtney Wagner
