We just got back from a much needed vacation, and

We just got back from a much needed vacation, and our first ever @carnival cruise. Carnival's customer service was like being at Chick-fil-A for 5 days. Everyone was so nice, extremely helpful, and seemed to really enjoy their job regardless of the position.

Our first day and a half on the ship was extremely rainy, but the naps on the water had Mark and I almost in a coma. Cruise sleep is some GOOD sleep!

Clark and Shane LOVED the kids club! They both acted like they were too old and too "cool" to go, but once they went...They did not want to leave.

We got to catch 4 comedy shows, each time with different material, and some of the shows were kid friendly a little.🤣 I had real churros in Cozumel, snorkeled a little (Clark and Shane mostly, but I tried for like 20 minutes 🤷🏽‍♀️), kayaking and jet skiing.
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Shout out to cruise vets @cdsutton + @nuepps for helping me pack with triple checklist and for conveniening me to still go and enjoy the cruise even though Drew couldn't make it. Huge THANK YOU to my Mom and God Mother for stepping in and watching and entertaining Drew while we were cruising. We missed his little "active" self, but it was great to not hear a dinosaur roar loud in your ear all day and just take a nap 🥴

Cruising again for sure in the future! You can't beat a trip with food, room, and entertainment for a family of 5 for $1,800. No ad, just speaking facts. But if you're feeling generous Carnival, holla at your girl. 😏 #cruiselife #carnival #carnivalcruise #carnivalbreeze #vacation #familyvacation #momofboys

Happy 10th Birthday to my sweet Clarkie. I love yo

Happy 10th Birthday to my sweet Clarkie. I love you so much! I see myself in you so much. You are truly my child. You love your family, have the time of your life with your friends, not afraid to be your true self, you sets goals and make them, your business @clarksbestlemonade is continuing to thrive, you dance when the beat drops no matter where you are and you give mommy the best back scratches. I love you my #ClarkSeth and I pray that God continues to give you the desires of your heart babe.

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Shout out to the best Auntie a kid could have @classicallycarii . Thank you for planning this day, having my back, surprising him for lunch, and making sure he felt special. @wjudson13 thank you for always being there and being a great Uncle. @boss_donleesace thank you for always encouraging him about basketball and making sure he's putting in that work to be the best at whatever he does.
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#thisis10 #ClarksBestLemonade #happybirthday

Quality time with my boo @simone_gainey is always

Quality time with my boo @simone_gainey is always a great time. You never know the type of lasting friendships you can spark by complimenting a girl on her shoes in summer school.
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We tried @joeyuptownrestaurant for the first time, and it did not disappoint. Everything we had was amazing, and to top it off, the vibe of the restaurant was so serene. I highly recommend you try the fried cauliflower. I promise it tastes like I was eating a well seasoned nugget.
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#lunchstruggles #strugglecook #thestrugglecook joeyuptown #healthylunch

My birthday recap is a little delayed, but I'm sup

My birthday recap is a little delayed, but I'm super blessed. I have been ripping and running, juggling the kids, their sports, meal planning 🥴, laundry lawd (why do they change clothes so much), Struggle Cook Mr.'s new job schedule, running a photography business, trying to keep these plants alive, planning my Boo's Bridal Jamboree, home workouts, on top of working my Marketing Communications job... Needless to say, your girl is tired. This year, for my birthday, I wanted to be intentional with putting myself first. IT IS EASIER SAID THAN DONE. I celebrated my nephew for the first half of the day and the rest of the day I spent at the spa. I got the most relaxing massage ever and a facial that left my skin feeling bright, moisturized, and tight from @milkandhoneyspa - My Mom joined me at the spa and we ended the night with drinks and crab fingers 🤗 - The Mr. and the kids treated me to crawfish (raise your hand if you can eat 5lbs by yourself 👋🏽).

I truly enjoyed my bday weekend, and I appreciate all of the calls, DMs, and texts wishing me a Happy Birthday. May Babies are the best 😉
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#strugglecook #happybirthday #Self-Care #selfcare #happybirthdaytome #spaday

Thank you, @nuepps, for treating me to some early

Thank you, @nuepps, for treating me to some early birthday fun at @scottgertnersrhythmroom last night. The night was an entire vibe, eating amazing food, laughing, dancing, and just having a great time on a school night 😝 Thank you for always reminding me to have balance in life. Yes, we're Mom's and Wives, but before we became that, we were just our silly selves tootsie rolling in our college apartment and having break, break downs in the kitchen with pop tarts 🤣 and Sky Blues. I love you, Roommate, and thank you for loving me and supporting me in whatever I do. Put your finger in the air like CeLo says, cause you da ONE!
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#boymoms #birthday #40s #birthdaycelebration #happybirthday #goodfun #BFF #ThisIsHowWeDoIt

What can I say? 🤷🏽‍♀️ They get it from

What can I say? 🤷🏽‍♀️ They get it from they Momma! 🤣🤣 When music from the 90's come on, I tend to reenact the music video.
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#strugglecook #boymom #mommasboys #theygetitfromtheirmomma #runningman #dancingfamily #blacklove #dancing #lovetoeatstruggletocook #thestrugglecook #momblogger #momofboys #txblogger

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate my

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate my Drew's 4th birthday. It's hard to believe this little premie is now so big, full of personality, and SOMETIMES is my sweet baby. If you know him, you know that he can be full on Sour Patch Kid. You know the commercial, first they're sour, then they're sweet 🥴

Thank you to the good people at @chuckecheese
for having the pizza piping hot and for being so nice. My Mom had a big full of tickets from before the panorama, and they redeemed them for us. Growing up, my cousins and I would love to go to Chuck E. Cheese to just jump around in the ball pit! Those were good times.
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#DrewPhillip #DrewDrew #chuckecheese #four #boymom #4thbirthday #happybirthday

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