About this episode
The episode features a heartfelt catch-up on family events, including birthday celebrations, grief, and holiday burnout.
This week's episode is a true April catch-up… and it's one of those conversations that feels like a deep exhale and a group hug at the same time. Candace shares all about the girls' joint birthday party at their house—what worked, what didn't, and the sweet chaos of celebrating both girls together. She also recaps their recent trip to the Disney water park, including the fun, the logistics, and what it's really like doing a water park with little kids. Whitney opens up about the passing of her grandmother and shares what this loss has been like for her. It's a tender moment in the episode, and a really honest look at grief, family, and processing big emotions… especially when you're not someone who typically shares them out loud. We also get into our Easter recaps and have a very real conversation about holiday burnout. By the time Easter rolls around, we are… tired. We talk about the pressure, the expectations, and what we're starting to rethink when it comes to holidays as moms. To wrap it up, we chat about upcoming trips—Candace heading to San Diego and Whitney going to the beach—and all the mixed emotions that come with getting away. The excitement, the anticipation, and of…
People in this episode
Hosts: Candace, Whitney
Topics covered
- birthday party
- grief
- Easter
- holiday burnout
- family trips
- parenting challenges
Keywords
- birthday party
- Disney water park
- grief
- Easter
- holiday burnout
- family trips
- parenting
Mentioned in this episode
Places: San Diego, Disney water park, beach
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