Forget 9-to-5. Mothering knows no schedule—and often it feels more like 5-to-9 and everything in between. In this new series, we look at the hectic, messy, sometimes beautiful, often frustrating enterprise of being a mother—and maintaining a life of your own. Consider it a “day in the life” for the forgotten hours. Read our first installment, from Jemima Kirke. And the latest, from Hilaria Baldwin.
5 a.m.
I wake up before everyone else in the house to get things ready for the day and have a little me time. I check my Oura ring to see my sleep. I try to have a sense of humor about how bad my score usually is. Because: What is sleep when you have seven kids, 11 and under? I wash up and these are my products!
courtesy Hilaria Baldwin
5:15 a.m.
I get a glass of water and make coffee, then take our puppies out on our balcony. I made a grass patch for them, which has been such a city life saver!
5:45 a.m.
My kids are still sleeping and I head out for my run. I have been using the Beats Pro recently and they stay put while I work out. My favorite running shoes are Whitin women’s minimalist barefoot because I like to feel the ground when I run. My trusty fanny pack is falling apart, but I’m emotionally attached to it and it fits my phone perfectly. Running calms me and helps me stay focused throughout the day, and NYC is so peaceful in the morning.