My 5-year-old had a meltdown because he wanted to fly to Hawaii. Before I knew it, mom guilt had me searching weekend flights. This lighthearted Boy Mom Chronicles story is a reminder that while our children dream of faraway places, the memories they’ll treasure most are often made in the ordinary moments close to home.

When you're a work-from-home mom on summer break, there are no boundaries between meetings and missions to Mars. One minute you’re answering emails, the next you’re dodging aliens and flying a yoga ball spaceship with Woody, Buzz, and Captain MJ. It’s overwhelming, exhausting, and absolutely unforgettable.