Parenting
This mom’s hectic morning routine resonates with all of us.
Jessica Morgan is a dedicated mom of four who manages to get her kids ready and out the door each morning. Before she even settles into her office chair, she walks 2.5 miles! And she has a message for those who think it’s easy to stroll into work at 9:00 AM: “Stop right there.”
In a recent Facebook post, Jessica detailed her morning hustle, from waking up to reaching her workplace. She kicks things off with the monumental task of rousing “four drowsy humans.” As anyone who’s tackled this knows, it’s no small feat. “Some I gently nudged, some required a little coaxing, and one even needed a dramatic blanket removal to get moving,” she humorously shared. Amidst this chaos, she manages to pour herself a much-needed cup of coffee and retrieve a soggy pull-up from under her bed—because parenting comes with its own unique challenges.
She flushes toilets that everyone else forgets, pleads for teeth to be brushed (knowing full well they won’t be), and navigates the whirlwind of drop-offs and school buses. Once the kids finally head out, it should be smooth sailing for Jessica, right? Not quite.
“I dismantled pillow forts, unhooked Paw Patrol underwear from lamps, and tossed in a load of laundry. I also fed the dog, wiped down the counters, turned off the TV and coffee maker, and switched off countless lights before locking up,” she recounts. Because if she doesn’t tackle it now, it’ll all be waiting for her when she returns home, where dinner, homework, and bedtime are still on the agenda. “How can people not see what we juggle?” she wonders.
When Jessica finally sits down at her desk, her Fitbit reveals that she’s already walked 2.5 miles. At that moment, she captures the essence of many parents’ lives: “If walking 2.5 miles without actually going anywhere isn’t the epitome of this phase of life, I don’t know what is.”
Jessica isn’t seeking sympathy; she appreciates all she has. What she and countless other working parents desire is a sprinkle of understanding and recognition for the relentless effort that parenting demands.
“As a mom of four, I’ve found myself apologizing for being late or distracted for over a decade,” she shared with Home Insemination Kit. “That post came from the frustration of constantly saying sorry for things I’m not even regretful about.”
Whether working from home, in an office, full-time, part-time, or focusing solely on their children, all parents are tirelessly juggling responsibilities. When they’re not at their “day job,” they’re either actively managing, planning, or organizing their second job—raising their kids.
“To all the working moms out there, I see you. I really do. And to every single mom, I’m raising my cup of (now lukewarm) coffee to you. Keep doing your thing, whatever that looks like,” she writes. “But if it involves judgment, save it. We’ve got enough on our plates as it is.”
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In summary, Jessica Morgan’s morning routine highlights the extraordinary efforts of parents everywhere, reminding us all that parenting is a full-time job that often goes unnoticed.