You know that moment… when you’re finally asleep and your brain decides it’s the perfect time to remind you that you messed something up?

Yeah… that.

In this episode, I’m talking about the middle-of-the-night realization that I completely mixed up dental appointments… plus everything else piling up—my sister in town, Easter coming up, my husband’s birthday next week… and oh yeah, the Christmas gift I LOST and thought I could magically give him for his birthday 🙃

If your brain feels like 47 tabs are open at all times… you’re not alone.

This is for the moms who are doing their best… even when it feels like everything is happening at once.

In this episode I share our real family experience attending the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Stadium. From high-speed barrel racing and intense bull riding to calf scramble dreams, mutton bustin ambitions, carnival rides, massive crowds, and seeing Tim McGraw perform live, this episode gives an honest look at what it is like to attend one of Texas’ biggest rodeo events with kids.

We also talk about the unforgettable moment of watching champion barrel racer Kassie Mowry and her horse Jarvis win the barrel racing event live in the arena, as well as the reality and risks of rodeo competition after witnessing a bull rider get stepped on during his ride — and the relief of later learning he was okay. Along the way we reflect on generational horseback riding connections, rodeo culture, western traditions, and the lasting family memories created during a high-energy night at the Houston Rodeo.

Spring break looks different in every season of life — from childhood adventures to parenting your own kids — but the memories we create along the way often become the traditions that shape our families for generations. In this episode, I sit down with my Aunt Stephanie, one half of our family’s unofficial “spring break committee,” to talk about the stories, laughter, and real-life moments that have defined our spring break experiences over the years.

Alongside her sister Sylvia, she has helped plan and create countless spring breaks — first as a kid herself, then as a mom, and later as the fun, memory-making aunt for nieces and nephews (including me). We talk about how these traditions have evolved, the funny and unforgettable moments that still get brought up today, and why intentional family time during school breaks can leave such a lasting impact. Maybe I can catch the other half of the dynamic spring break duo and get a word with Aunt Sylvia. Until then, enjoy!

If you’re looking for relatable parenting stories, ideas for creating your own family traditions, or just want to feel the nostalgia and joy that comes with shared memories, this episode will remind you that the simplest moments often become the most meaningful.