Episode 33 – A Vacation from My Vacation: The Real Parent Sacrifice

Four weeks. Four states. Countless memories… and two very exhausted parents. From California for my daughter’s national diving competition, to Missouri for my dad’s 80th, to New York for my high school reunion, and finally Florida for the grand opening of Universal Studios Epic...we did it all. And here’s the truth: we did it all for the kids… while putting our sanity on the line in the process. Because let’s be real family vacations aren’t restful, they’re work. Early mornings, late nights, keeping kids entertained, and fighting against every theme park upsell (yes, I caved on the wands and power-up wristbands 😅). But in the middle of the chaos, there were sweet surprises too like strangers complimenting my kids’ manners and those little moments that reminded me I am doing something right as a mom. In this episode, I’m sharing the reality of parent vacations, the sacrifices we make, and why even though I came home needing a vacation from my vacation...I wouldn’t trade the memories for anything. 💡 If you’ve ever returned from a family trip more tired than when you left, this episode will make you laugh, nod, and feel a little less alone.