In a recent article, Forbes showcased the morning routines of twelve influential women, each boasting a unique blend of luxury and productivity. Their mornings often began with detailed schedules, such as:
- “4:45 Wake up and savor a bowl of quinoa cereal, followed by an hour of deep Ashtanga yoga.”
- “6:43 Alarm rings. No snooze allowed. Slip into comfy sweatpants and clogs.”
- “6:50 Brew fair-trade coffee; pop a vegan muffin into the microwave for a quick breakfast.”
- “6:45 Hit the home gym for a workout session.”
- “6:45 Pour coffee and prepare breakfast, then settle in the living room with a newspaper or sometimes just my phone. Breakfast options range from smoothies to oatmeal with chia seeds.”
While these accomplished women enjoy their peaceful mornings filled with warm coffee, yoga, and healthy breakfasts, many moms face a much different reality. The hustle and bustle of family life often transforms our mornings into a whirlwind of chaos. I gathered a few friends to share their own morning experiences, which might resonate more closely with the average mom’s routine.
1. Lila Thompson, Writer and Mother of Three
- 6:00 Rise to the sound of my iPhone, immediately regretting my life choices as I curse the alarm for waking the kids.
- 6:30 Shuffle to the shower, if I’m lucky. Sometimes, a shower is just a dream.
- 7:00 Head downstairs, only to step in dog pee. Clean it up while preparing breakfast — forget the kale smoothie, it’s cereal today!
- 7:15 Double-check the twins’ backpacks for underwear. Spoiler: there’s none. Frantically search the house while brewing coffee.
- 7:30 Wake up the twins and coax them downstairs to eat breakfast. Repeat the phrase, “Please eat!” about a dozen times.
- 8:15 Finally, wrangle everyone into the car. After breaking up numerous squabbles, I realize I forgot to eat breakfast and am still in slippers.
2. Tara Johnson, New Mom with a Newborn
- 4:30 The baby cries. I fumble for the pacifier, but it falls out repeatedly. Thoughts of scotch tape come to mind.
- 5:00 Feed the baby while dreaming of a coffee and donut delivery service for new moms — definitely need a donut today!
- 5:30 The baby is awake and alert, sensing the day has begun.
- 6:00 Attempt to change her diaper while she gazes outside, seemingly judging my morning.
- 6:30 Hand her off to her dad while he enjoys breakfast and scrolls through his phone.
- 7:00 Quick shower, convinced I hear the baby crying — turns out it’s just my sleep-deprived imagination.
- 7:15 Celebrate being dressed, only to find the baby still in her messy onesie.
- 7:30 As hubby leaves, I promptly forget his to-do list because, donut.
3. Mia, Working Mom and Blogger
- 6:00 Alarm rings. I hit snooze and burrow deeper into my covers.
- 6:30 Another alarm, and I finally grab my phone, scrolling through social media while my husband makes breakfast.
- 7:00 Roll out of bed, still in my college sweatpants. I try to feed my toddler while managing to scroll through Facebook.
- 7:15 Convince my toddler to use the bathroom while reading “Everyone Poops” for the millionth time.
- 7:20 Dress her as she rolls around on the bathroom rug. Bribery with YouTube videos becomes my go-to strategy.
- 7:30 Tooth brushing turns into a wrestling match, but I manage to win after some silly noises.
- 7:45 Finally load her into the car, wave goodbye to my family, and settle down to work.
4. Sophie, A Self-Proclaimed Mediocre Housewife
- 6:00 Kids jump into bed, arguing over who gets the best blanket corner. I try to sneak in a few more minutes of sleep.
- 6:30 Get up, don my ten-year-old sweatpants with holes in them, and head downstairs for coffee and a sugary breakfast.
- 7:00 Contemplate a new routine of waking early for exercise and a peaceful breakfast but chuckle at the thought as I clean cereal off the floor.
- 7:15 Kids demand different breakfasts, and after a failed attempt at a green smoothie, I resort to gummy vitamins instead.
- 7:30 Do the dishes and prepare snacks because no one ate breakfast.
- 8:00 Attempt to get everyone dressed, a process involving a lot of chasing and creative negotiations.
- 8:15 Finally get myself ready while drinking cold coffee and mentally counting down to bedtime.
Despite how chaotic mornings can be, remember that you’re not alone in this journey. Many moms share the same dreams of peaceful coffee and yoga, while sporting comfy sweatpants and slippers instead.
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Summary
The morning routines of four everyday moms reflect the real chaos of family life, contrasting sharply with the serene schedules of high-profile women. From chaotic breakfasts to toddler negotiations, these relatable stories highlight the shared struggles of motherhood.