DO IT SCARED - Spring Break 2026
I know, I don't normally post solo blog content without a recipe attached, but this last week was incredible, and I had a lot of on my mind to get to you - and the best way I knew how to do that was in a blog post.
A letter, if you will.
My kids had spring break and there are a lot of parts to it that felt like a constant God hug. It started with us in a local Airbnb. We were there while we getting our carpet removed and flooring replaced in our home. You might not know, but my youngest daughter has pretty severe asthma. So, getting the carpet ripped up not only in her room, but in the whole house, was a prayer we've been praying for a long time.
We were finally able to do it! And spring break felt like the perfect time to do it since I wouldn't have to worry about the kids in school.
During that time, my husband suggested I take the kids to the beach for the second half of their spring break while he stayed home to finish a few final touches and put the house back together after our flooring renovation. At first, I said no way—but I thought about it, then agreed.
Traveling without him with just my mom and the kids seemed like a daunting way to "enjoy" our spring break. Mostly because I don't usually do trips with the kids - without my husband.
But he encouraged us to go! Made all the arrangements and booked our Airbnb right on the beach (all trip details are below).
And one thing I have realized on the other side of this special spring break trip - is that God answers a lot of my prayers, through my husband. And if it wasn't for Ryan's obedient heart, I would miss it.
I'm praying for time with the kids - and there it was.
I'm praying for the ability to slow down and rest - and there it was.
I'm praying for fresh vision for our business - and there the opportunity was.
If you don't accept someone's offer to help because you think a situation should look a certain way, or that you can handle it yourself; You are not only robbing yourself of an answered prayer. You are probably robbing them of a blessing.
And so, we went. Me, my mom and the kids.
And it was fantastic! We stayed in Ocean Isle, NC.
I have been feeling this urgency to bottle the kids up right now in this place. I posted a picture the other day on my social media that talked about getting on the other side of "toddlerhood". We're in a sweet spot of ages (9, 7, and 5) where they are full of adventure, and don't need a nap time. Able to communicate, and I don't need a diaper bag everywhere we go. They can slow down and watch a movie, and that's the only device they have. We can road trip for 3 hours and only stop for one potty break because they are a little bit older.
It is the glory days. And I don't want to miss it.
But I don't also want to be frantic about missing it - if that makes sense.
It's taking a real effort to just breathe and enjoy my babies as the sweet, God given children they are. Not missing it and not rushing through it.
Thank you, Jesus.
Travel Details:
We road tripped 3 hours to Ocean Isle, NC. and as someone who grew up in Palm Beach, FL. This was the nicest, cleanest beach town I have ever been to.
Our Airbnb was ocean front, with a pool. Which I think made the whole trip! We went to a Publix 4 miles away and stocked up for 5 people, and 4 days.
We never went out to eat once. Which I also think made the whole trip! We didn't have to worry about the kids stopping and getting ready for dinner. They were outside in water or sand from sunup, to sundown.
Airbnb - https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1387011054091058648?unique_share_id=be830141-5db7-4148-8d49-a95fe56b617e&viralityEntryPoint=1&s=76
Locals/ property owners I met said this town is VERY seasonal. Basically, end of April to end of August and then it gets very quiet. The weather was perfect. The beach was full of coquinas which was BY FAR my kids' favorite part of the trip.
I read a book - Theo of Golden.
We launched our Americana line - and sold out.
We got a little sunburned.
We spent all day outside.
I would HIGHLY recommend.
It doesn't have to be fancy, you just have to be together.
ONE MORE THING, in an effort to encourage you.
My oldest son has ASD. I have always made getting out in nature a priority for him from a very young age. It's the best therapy. His sensory output is more regulated, even with crashing waves and wet sand. He does phenomenal, because I let him. And we make nature a priority. I know this isn't the case for everyone, and for the sake of transparency, sleeping isn't always ideal when we're not at home. But it wasn't at the cost of having the best week ever. He loved the water, he fished and swam and he had domino's pizza every night.
I'll never forget one of his therapists telling me that I was the only one capable of clipping his wings. And so, I make a very conscious effort not too.
You never know what they are capable of until you try.
Do it scared. Book the trip. Enjoy your kids. Time is fleeting.
and I brought my starter and made a RED, WHITE, AND BLUERRY LOAF :)
