Kelly Hubbell faced chaos during a family vacation at her husband's family lake house, leading her to leave five days early. Though she typically enjoys the setting, juggling three young kids, sickness, and exhausting activities proved too much this year. The decision surprised family members, but Hubbell emphasized the importance of self-care for moms. She noted that protecting one's peace is essential, as neglecting self-care can lead to larger issues for the whole family. Her choice to leave was made without guilt or regret, underscoring a vital lesson for parents.
Every summer, we head to my husband's family's lake house for a few weeks. It's beautiful. It's nostalgic. It's full of people we love. ❤️ And every year, I try to show up with a smile and make it work, not because we don't love being there, but because it's a lot to juggle.
Traveling with three young kids (5 hour flight, 2 hour drive, and a ferry lol) is no joke. 🫣But this year? I was sick. Our youngest learned to crawl out of the pack + play...after a 6-hour BBQ with three kids under six running in three different directions (in an extremely water safety hazard environment), I hit my limit. 🚨So we left. (On day 12 mind you). Five days early. No apology. No regret.
I've learned something important: Despite what mom guilt propaganda might tell you, you ARE allowed to protect your peace. 👏 (News flash: you don't even get a medal for being the 'easygoing' one.) Because when you're running on empty, everyone loses.
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