IT’S one of the most arduous parts of school for parents all over the world.
But if you think you’ve got it rough when it comes to the run, spare a thought for
Stacey Solomon has opened up about the family’s school run, admitting dropping the kids off to their different education settings takes them two hours every morning
The various drop off points means that the youngest children aren’t in nursery until two hours later
Joe said that they have to set their alarm for 5.30am daily
Stacey previously spoke about all the “emotions” of the first day back at school
In a chat alongside husband onand Sophie Habboo’s NearlyParents podcast, Stacey opened up about the “military operation” that is getting for the school day.
“We have four school runs,” Stacey sighed, referring to their kids Zachary, 17, Leighton, 12, Rex, five, three-year-old Rose and two-year-old Belle.
“So my eldest goes to college, the next one down goes to seniors, the next one down goes to primary, and the next one at nursery.
“So there are four different schools.”
“It’s a military operation in the morning,” Joe added.
“If one thing goes wrong, the whole operation falls apart!”
Jamie then asked what time things kick off in the morning, to which Joe revealed that the alarm goes off at around 5.30am.
“The first run starts at 7.15 and we don’t get back to the house until 9.15,” Stacey continued.
“So it’s a two-hour run because everyone’s got to be dropped at their school.
“And obviously the youngest go last because the nursery opens last.
“So you’ve got a two-year-old and a three-year-old in a car for two hours.
“So by the time you drop them off, the whole car is literally like, ‘I want a drink, I need a wee’. Like, so much is happening!”
Joe added that the school run forms just one part of the “juggling act” that makes up every day for their blended family.
“Having kids is the most amazing thing because before you have kids, it’s all about yourselves,” he explained.
“And then suddenly you have kids and your identity changes.
“So instead of like… suddenly it changes and your priority is the kids and work is almost like a secondary.
Stacey Solomon's career so far
Stacey Solomon has been a familiar face on viewers' screens for over a decade. Let's take a look back at her career.
The X Factor (2009): Stacey competed in series six of long-runningsinging competition During her time in the show, she was mentored by in the ‘Girls’ category. The star finished in third place, behind and .
I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here (2010); In late 2010, Stacey headed to the infamous Aussie jungle. After 21 days, she triumphed to win the tenth series. It was through I’m A Celeb that she met future husband – who’d won two years earlier and was hosting the ITV2 spinoff.
Celebrity Juice (2011―2013, 2016―2019): The star appeared as a panellist on 21 episodes of the comedy panel game show hosted by. Stacey was a regular in the 21st series, broadcast in 2019.
Loose Women (2016 – present): Stacey has been a permanent panel member of the daytime show since 2016. She previously made guest appearances in 2011 and 2012.
Sort Your Life Out (2022 -present): This show sees Stacey, with the help of an expert team, transform participants’ living spaces after removing clutter.
“And it brings you a little bit of peace. You’re like, oh, this is what it feels like.
“To love someone unconditionally like that.”
A clip of the podcast interview was shared on Facebook , with people quick to comment on Stacey and Joe’s chat.
And while some questioned why eldest kids Zachary and Leighton couldn’t get the bus, others defended the “relatable” pair.
“I have 5 kids in 4 different school/college, completely agree it’s a military operation!” one wrote.
“I love these two. Honestly, just saying how it is,” another added.
“They are parents just like everyone else – regardless of their careers!”
“I love how honest they are and how much love there is in that home,” a third praised.
Podcast host Jamie Laing looked stunned when he heard about the two-hour run
But Joe explained that priorities change when you have kids, as Jamie and wife Sophie Habboo are soon to find out for themselves 
