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10 Thoughts Moms Have in the Morning
In my ideal world—no, my perfect fantasy—I wake up every morning fully organized. The night before, I’ve neatly laid out clothes, arranged shoes by the door, packed lunches, and organized work materials. Everything runs smoothly, and I send my kids off to school without ever raising my voice.
But then reality hits. My mornings usually involve a frantic search for car keys, battling my morning fog to become a functional adult, and trying to juggle everyone’s schedules in my head. Some people seem to have it all figured out; I am not one of them. If you relate to the chaotic morning mindset, here are the thoughts that race through my sleep-deprived brain as soon as the alarm rings.
- How much longer can I stay in bed?
Why did I stay up so late? Was it worth it? Probably not. Ten more minutes in bed sounds glorious, but I know it’ll just make us late. Ugh, time to get up. - Should I actually get dressed?
What are the chances I’ll need to hop out of the car at drop-off? I’d hate to be in my pajama pants if I have to step outside. But seriously, it’s too early to put together a real outfit. At least I should put on a bra, right? - Do I even have clean clothes?
When was the last time I did laundry? Oh, right, last night. The kids have clean clothes, even if they’re wrinkled. Will anyone notice if I look like I’m wearing crumpled paper? Maybe a quick fluff cycle while we eat breakfast will help. - Breakfast? What’s for breakfast?
What am I going to make for breakfast? I wish I were one of those moms who whip up nutritious meals. How do they do it? Is cereal a decent option? I’ll just add milk to my coffee—protein, right? - Lunch? Ugh.
I completely forgot to pack lunches! I really need to get my act together. How much time do I have to throw something together? Should I leave a sweet note? What about my lunch? I wonder if there are any leftover doughnuts in the meeting room. - Do I really need to wash my hair?
It looks like a bird’s nest right now. Washing it would be ideal, but that’ll eat up more time. Can I just throw it in a messy bun and pretend it’s on purpose? - Why are the kids so slow?
I might lose it if they don’t hurry up. Seriously, what have they been doing? Why do they tune me out? I asked about shoes ages ago! - You lost your shoes? Seriously?
How in the world do you misplace a pair of shoes? If they’d just put them where they belong, this wouldn’t be an issue! Do they think I suggest the closet for decoration? - Where did I put my stuff?
I just scolded everyone about losing their things, and now I can’t find my keys or wallet. Why does this always happen when we’re in a rush? - What day is it again?
Is it an early-out day? Do we have sports or karate tonight? Did I remember to take out the trash? How long until I can wear real pants again?
Amidst the chaos of ensuring we all look halfway decent, attempting to serve nutritious meals, and trying to remember everyone’s commitments, mornings often feel like a whirlwind. It’s a wonder I don’t have a maid to help out—oh wait, I don’t want to clean up after anyone, either!
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Summary
This article captures the relatable chaos that many moms experience every morning, highlighting the humorous and frantic thoughts that fill their minds as they juggle their family’s needs. From breakfast dilemmas to lost shoes, mornings can feel overwhelming, but they are a shared experience among parents striving to make it all work.