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By Jamie Thompson
Updated: Dec. 16, 2020
Originally Published: Sep. 23, 2017
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Every morning, one mom’s wild routine mirrors the chaos many of us face. Meet Sarah Miller, a dedicated mom of four, who juggles getting her kids ready and out the door each day. Before she even settles into her office chair, she walks 2.5 miles, and she has a message for those who think she strolls into work at 9:00 am: “Enough.“
In a recent Facebook post, Miller detailed her morning hustle, from the moment she wakes up to when she arrives at her job. She starts her day by rousing “four sleepy little ones,” a feat that can only be described as monumental. “Some I gently nudged, some I poked, and one I even had to yank the blanket off to get moving,” she recounted. Amidst the morning madness, she somehow manages to brew herself a cup of coffee and retrieve a soggy pull-up from beneath her bed. Because let’s face it, every little success comes with its own challenges when you’re a parent.
Miller flushes forgotten toilets, pleads for teeth brushing—knowing it likely won’t happen—and handles the chaos of screaming kids while coordinating drop-offs and school bus schedules. Once the kids are finally out the door, one might think it’s smooth sailing for her. But no way!
“I dismantled pillow forts, unhooked superhero undies from lamps, and tossed in a load of laundry. I fed the dog, wiped down countertops, turned off the TV, coffee maker, and a dozen lights before locking up,” she wrote. If she doesn’t tackle it all now, it only piles up for later—when she’s balancing dinner prep, homework, and bedtime routines. Seriously, how do people not grasp the insanity of it all?
When she finally reaches her desk, her Fitbit reveals she’s already walked 2.5 miles—without going anywhere. She captures the essence of this hectic stage of life perfectly: “If walking 2.5 miles without really getting anywhere isn’t the definition of motherhood, I don’t know what is.”
Miller isn’t seeking sympathy; she recognizes the blessings in her life. What she truly desires, and what every working parent needs, is a bit of understanding and acknowledgment that parenting is no walk in the park.
“As a mom of four young ones, I feel like I’ve been making excuses for being late or distracted for over a decade,” she shared with a nod to the frustrations that come with constant apologies for things beyond her control. “I wrote that post out of the irritation that comes when you’re continually saying sorry for something you don’t even feel bad about.”
Regardless of whether they work from home, in an office, full-time, part-time, or solely focus on their kids, all parents put in tremendous effort. When they’re not at their “day jobs,” they’re busy managing, planning, and organizing life for their second job—raising children.
“To all the working moms out there, I feel you! I truly do. But to all the mamas, I’m raising my cup of (now cold) coffee to you. Keep doing your thing, however that looks,” she encourages. “Just don’t let it look like judgment. None of us have time for that nonsense—we’ve got work to do!”
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In summary, the life of a mom is filled with incredible chaos and feats that often go unrecognized. As Sarah Miller’s post illustrates, parenting is a daily marathon that demands strength, patience, and an unwavering spirit.
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