In a poignant Facebook post, author Mia Thompson shares her relatable experiences as a mother, striking a chord with parents everywhere. Thompson illustrates the whirlwind of a typical morning as she juggles getting her three children ready for the day. She succinctly captures the essence of parenting when she says, “Nothing’s wrong, it’s just hard.”
Mornings can be chaotic, and Mia paints a vivid picture: “As I listen to my children bicker, I think, ‘This is unbearable.’ The sun isn’t even up yet, but they’re already at it, their loud voices invading my sleepy mind. Nothing’s wrong, it’s just hard.” How many of us have felt that exact frustration? Just this morning, my son was inquiring about his sister’s missing toy while she was shouting questions about her breakfast. Everything is fine, yet it feels overwhelming.
Mia’s youngest son refuses to eat breakfast, a scenario that many parents know all too well. “I know he’s hungry,” she remarks, sighing as she faces the pile of dishes that she intended to clean the night before but simply couldn’t muster the energy for. “Nothing’s wrong, it’s just hard.”
She reflects on her own disorganization as her older kids rummage through a laundry mountain for clean socks. The lunches she packs are healthier than her own childhood meals, yet they still feel inadequate to her: “Is string cheese really a protein?” she wonders.
At last, she manages to get her little crew ready to head out the door. “I throw on my coat over my pajamas and give my kids a once-over, hoping they look like they belong to a caring mother. Close enough,” she says. Yet, even as they’re dressed, the drama continues. Her youngest finally decides to eat just as they need to leave, and her oldest is fretting over a test she wishes she had prepared for more thoroughly. Meanwhile, the middle child is lost in her own world of middle-child angst, prompting Mia to remind herself to pay more attention to her.
And of course, she can’t find her keys. Eventually, she drops the kids off at school and treats herself to a warm drink from a drive-thru, a small victory in the chaos of motherhood. “The day began, and all it cost me were a few gray hairs. Nothing’s wrong, it’s just hard.”
Who hasn’t experienced mornings like this? It often feels like a race against time, ensuring everyone is taken care of while battling the feeling of inadequacy. Did I sign my son up for that karate class he wanted to try? Why haven’t I ensured my daughter gets involved in winter sports? The list of “not enoughs” can feel endless—more reading, more practice, healthier meals, a cleaner house. I often find myself echoing Mia’s sentiment: I’m never enough.
She closes her post with a beautiful analogy: “Motherhood and life are like two messy dishes that, when combined, create a savory, chunky stew; thick, bubbling with potatoes, carrots, herbs, and tender meat in seasoned gravy. Best enjoyed at room temperature, with a child in your lap begging for bites, neck stretched like a baby bird.”
A perfect depiction of the beautiful chaos that is parenting.
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In summary, Mia Thompson’s candid reflections on parenting resonate deeply with many, highlighting the daily struggles that come with the territory. Her experiences remind us that while the journey is challenging, we are not alone in our feelings of inadequacy or chaos.
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