In this episode of Shhh, My Kids Are Asleep, I share a simple cheat code for surviving life after vacation — building a decompression day into the end of your trip so you can rest, reset, and ease back into the week instead of crashing straight into real life.

I also talk about traveling to Louisiana to visit family, reconnecting with cousins, and how it felt like no time had passed at all. Cousins really are built-in friends, and sometimes the easiest relationships are the ones that don’t need explaining.

We reflect on the importance of checking in on the people we love, my regret about not visiting my grandma more, and the gratitude that comes with having the means and opportunity to spend time with family while we can.

This episode is about slowing down, being present, and finding small ways to take care of yourself — even after the trip ends.

I pulled off a Christmas surprise for my kids that required weeks of secrecy, a midnight airport run, and some serious cover stories.

I almost got caught more than once.
I was shaking the whole drive.
And somehow… it worked.

This is the story. 🎄✈️

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Don't forget I have a secret ingredient for the best homemade cinnamon rolls! Reach out and I will tell you!

I talk about losing my husband's BIG Christmas gift after hiding it from myself (yes, it's still missing),
why I’m skipping New Year’s resolutions,
and why I’m not becoming a “new version” of myself this year.I am she. She is me. I’m already her.

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