The Story Behind the Tee
7:41 AM.
Your child is standing by the front door, backpack on, shoes tied, ready for school.
A small victory.
Then your phone buzzes.
“Good morning! Can we move our meeting to 8:00?”
You stare at the message.
Eight o’clock.
The exact time you’re supposed to be getting your kid onto the school bus.
Naturally.
7:46 AM.
“Mom, the bus is coming!”
“I know, sweetheart!”
Your laptop is open on the kitchen counter. Your work bag is hanging from your shoulder. Your coffee is somewhere in the house, probably developing a personality of its own.
Another notification.
“Just checking if you’ll be available for the call.”
You glance at the clock.
Then at your child.
Then at the clock again.
Apparently, the universe has scheduled two important things at the exact same time.
And both expect you to show up.
7:52 AM.
You’re outside, waving goodbye as your little one climbs onto the bus.
“Love you, Mom!”
“Love you, too!”
For a moment, everything else disappears.
You watch that little face through the window and feel the familiar mixture of pride, love, and the tiniest ache that comes with watching your child grow.
Then your phone vibrates.
Again.
“Are you joining?”
Right.
The other half of your morning.
8:04 AM.
You finally sit down at your laptop.
“Sorry, just finishing school drop-off.”
“No problem!”
And maybe they mean it.
But you still feel that little pressure to explain yourself.
As if getting your child safely to school somehow requires an apology.
Later, you discover a T-shirt showing a mom standing between two clocks, a school bus and a laptop, with both hands raised in a perfectly familiar gesture.
Underneath, two enormous words:
PICK ONE.
You laugh.
Because you’ve spent years trying to be in two places at once.
The school event and the team meeting.
The pickup line and the project deadline.
The mom who never misses a moment and the professional who never misses a call.
But you’re one person.
One very capable person.
And sometimes two things simply cannot happen at once.
You can do a lot. You just can’t be in two places at the same time.
❤️ More Than Just a Funny Mom T-Shirt
Some days, being a working mom feels like having two full-time schedules and only one body to follow them.
This funny working mom T-shirt turns that familiar conflict into a bold, expressive design.
At the center, a mom with a messy brown bun, gold hoop earrings, and a coral-colored sweatshirt stands with both hands raised in a playful shrug. Her expression says what so many working mothers are thinking: How exactly am I supposed to do both?
Two large clocks frame her head, emphasizing the pressure of competing schedules.
On one side, a cheerful child with a backpack stands in front of a yellow school bus. On the other, an open laptop represents meetings, responsibilities, and professional deadlines.
A teal shoulder bag completes the everyday working-mom look.
Across the bottom, oversized cream lettering on a vibrant red background delivers the punchline:
PICK ONE.
With its colorful cartoon illustration and relatable humor, this mom life T-shirt captures the impossible timing conflicts that happen when school schedules meet work commitments.
It’s a thoughtful gift for working moms, career moms, and mothers navigating the daily balance between raising children and professional life.
Perfect for Mother’s Day, birthdays, back-to-school season, or a little encouragement before another packed week.
Because being a good mom and being good at your job shouldn’t require mastering the art of teleportation.
👕 About Your Tee
A beautiful story deserves a tee you’ll actually want to wear.
Printed on the Bella+Canvas 3001, this classic unisex jersey tee combines a soft cotton feel with an easy everyday fit designed to feel like a well-loved favorite.
- Soft and comfortable jersey fabric
- Classic crew neckline
- Easy unisex fit
- Side-seamed construction to help maintain its shape
- Ribbed knit collar designed to retain its shape
- Shoulder tape for added stability and reduced stretching
- Detailed printed front design
Material: Made with soft cotton jersey for a comfortable everyday feel. Fiber composition may vary by color.
🧺 Care Instructions
Your family schedule is complicated enough. Caring for your tee shouldn’t be.
- Machine wash cold, max. 30°C / 90°F
- Turn inside out before washing to help protect the print
- Use non-chlorine bleach only when needed
- Tumble dry on low heat
- Iron on medium heat if needed
- Do not iron directly over the printed design
- Do not dry clean
A little extra care: Washing inside out and using lower temperatures can help keep the design looking its best for longer.
📦 Shipping & Delivery
Made for you, then sent your way.
Each shirt is printed especially for your order, so please allow a little time for us to make it before it begins its journey to you.
Estimated delivery within the U.S.: 4–12 business days.
This estimate includes production and standard shipping. Delivery times may vary during holidays, peak seasons, or because of carrier delays.
Shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on your order and delivery address.
Once your order ships, you’ll receive tracking information so you can follow it all the way home.
↩️ Returns & Replacements
Something went wrong? We’ll make it right.
Every shirt is made especially for your order. Because of this, we don’t accept returns or exchanges for change of mind, incorrect size, or incorrect color selections.
Please take a moment to check our size guide and your selected color before placing your order.
If your shirt arrives damaged, defective, misprinted, or you receive the wrong item, we’ve got you covered.
Please contact us within 30 days of delivery and include your order number and a clear photo showing the issue. Eligible claims will be reviewed and, when approved, we’ll provide a replacement or refund.
In most cases involving a damaged, defective, misprinted, or incorrect item, you won’t need to send the product back.
Please double-check your shipping address before placing your order. We can’t guarantee a free replacement or refund if an order can’t be delivered because an incorrect or incomplete address was provided.
Our 30-day claim period does not limit any rights you may have under applicable law.
🌿 Our Mission
A Little Good for the Planet
Every story can make a difference.
At I Print A Story, we believe what you wear can say something about who you are, make someone smile, and do a little good along the way.
That’s why $1 from every order is donated to support environmental projects that help protect and restore our planet.
Your order isn’t just another T-shirt. It’s your story, printed to wear, with a small contribution toward something bigger.
Your story. Your tee. A little good for our planet. 🌎
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