Ashley started the week strong—daycare/cowork on Monday and Tuesday, fully leaning into the productivity high—before the inevitable plot twist: Miles caught a cold. Cue the canceled plans, the endless nose wiping, and the deep sigh as she texted “We won’t make it to music class today.” But Wednesday wasn’t a total loss—she still managed to tour the first of two potential new daycares, because even in the chaos, the to-do list waits for no mom. Thursday was another sick day, heavy on the snuggles and light on anything remotely productive, but Friday? Friday was the light at the end of the tissue-filled tunnel. Her parents arrived to take over, and Ashley and Eric slipped away for a second daycare tour and then a much-needed weekend getaway to celebrate 17 years of marriage—because even after nearly two decades, a little escape (and a full night’s sleep) still feels like the ultimate love language. LTKFamily LTKStyleTip LTKWatchNow