Any mom with young kids already knows that a “vacation” that involves the kids might be a vacation for them, but it’s rarely a vacation for their caregivers. Kayla Sullivan, a former TV news anchor who has become social media-famous for her hilarious videos where she shares her life as a mom in news report style, recently created one of her signature videos recapping her own family vacay, and it’s so relatable, it went instantly viral.
“Hi, Kayla Sullivan reporting live from the lake where I am allegedly on vacation,” Sullivan says, narrating in a black, one-piece bathing suit. “I say allegedly because authorities are still working to determine when I will get a chance to relax.”
She continues, “I can confirm I am constantly stressing about whether my kid is going to fall in the water, or experience some kind of severe injury here. Research shows kids will try to resist preventative measures, like putting on a life jacket and sunscreen.”
Yep, all moms understand that struggle. Mimicking her kid, Sullivan adds, “Mine says, quote: ‘It’s too tight!’ ‘I’m too hot!’ or ‘You got it in my eyes!’”
She ends her hilarious “news report” by saying that thing that people tend to say to moms all the time that’s supposed to make us feel better: “Sources say, hang in there! These are memories that will last a lifetime.”
Uh huh. You try remembering that when you’re on your third toddler meltdown of the day and dreaming of the days when “vacation” meant lounging next to the pool or on the beach, sipping cocktails, sleeping in, and devouring multiple books without a worry in the world.
At the end of her video, Sullivan adds one more hilarious (and deeply relatable) line: “This just in: It appears I accidentally forgot to shave an entire portion of my left leg. Back to you.”
In the comments, other parents shared their own stories to show that Sullivan was not alone in her vacation experience.
“Parents don’t take vacations …they take TRIPS.” one wrote.
Another added, “I just saw someone say it’s not relaxation it’s relocation. Just taking care of your kids in another place.”
One dad offered this glimmer of hope: “Experts say you’ll be able to relax in 6 years.”
Start the countdown.
