Just a mom who wants to start a podcast. But can only record when...Shhh My kids are asleep.
Holiday edition episode
I mentioned that I'd never cut my own Christmas tree…and my mom immediately corrected me.She sent a voice note telling a childhood story I don't remember at all —but my sister confirms it's true.It's a small moment, but it turned into something bigger about memory, family, and how the holidays carry stories we don't always remember living.Short.Cozy.Unexpected.
Didn't know I had an inner fan girl for Christmas trees… until now. Fresh-cut pine, simpler lights, and the story behind our newest tradition.
Leaving my people in California felt like tearing away a whole piece of my identity… but somehow, here in Texas, me and my kids are actually thriving. And the craziest part? It's because of the tribe I left behind. The way they raised me, loved me, and toughened me up without even knowing it.In this episode, I open up about missing them, appreciating them, and realizing they quietly prepared me for a life where I could stand on my own — even when things got terrifying, like surviving a literal tornado out here.I also share this soft little hope in my heart: that when my daughters are older, they'll still choose me as part of their tribe… someone they let in, someone they trust, someone they want at their table.Bittersweet, grounding, a little stormy, and a whole lot of growth.
Auntie gave me 5 min to interview her during her Thanksgiving visit, and we got into all the good stuff — kitchen magic, family traditions, and our little movie-theatre adventure where she was livin' her best life in that reclining seat with her great nieces. Her accent is thick, but her love is thicker! She even wrapped the episode with the most iconic “BYE BEBÉ.”Short, sweet, and perfect for your morning listen…
This week on Shhh My Kids Are Asleep, we're running it back to Thanksgiving — fun, comedy, and a whole lot of love. My aunt came to visit, and listen… she did NOT play in the kitchen. Her seasoning? Legendary. Like, “remember this for future generations” level.We spent most of the holiday cooking shoulder-to-shoulder — Eastern Indian butter chicken, gumbo, crawfish étouffée, and of course the Thanksgiving spread. The kids jumped in to help (because honestly, children are way less complicated than thawing a turkey), and it turned into one of those core memories I didn't even realize I was making.I also learned something new: apparently my husband speaks French?? He and my aunt had full conversations while I stood there like “okay, linguistic king!” She even taught me two phrases, one sweet and one very spicy! And don't worry — the running joke of the week was me confidently calling H-E-B… H & B. My aunt let me rock with it the whole trip.We wrapped things up with a family day at a fancy theatre to see Zootopia 2 — recliners, food service, the works. She had the time of her life, and honestly… so did we.Grab a snack and come hang with me — it's a rewind worth listening to.
It's Thanksgiving in the Nix house… and this year? It looks a little different.A surprise family guest shows up, the great silent-volume debate makes an appearance (how loud is “quiet,” exactly?), and I'm trying to figure out how to grow into a new space while making traditions of my own.The kids might cook with me… which is either adorable or mildly terrifying. I also face the sad, humbling truth that I am now the undefeated baked-mac champion by default because I moved states and left all my competition behind.
If you grew up having late-night cousin talks, this episode is exactly that energy.Birds in parking lots, theme-park churros, chickens built like The Rock, pigs, plants, French words, and the moment someone says “I gotta pee.”Just pure late-night girly giggling nonsense.
Okay… this might be the most unofficial, unplanned, un-studio-approved bonus clip I've ever dropped — but it's too funny not to share.My cousin Micah was here visiting, and we ended up having a late-night birthday chat about irrational fears. She told me hers is BIRDS (I'll allow it), and then I accidentally made it worse by telling her what a group of crows is called.She looked it up.She shrieked.The end.
This episode is basically a throwback to all the random fears that shaped us — and the new ones motherhood unlocked like some kinda DLC pack.I talk about how, as a kid, I just straight-up copied my older sister's fear of roller coasters because… hello, older siblings were the blueprint. And then there was my penguin era — yes, penguins. Danny DeVito as the Penguin in Batman? Core memory. Traumatizing. I spent YEARS thinking penguins were basically tiny villains with plans. Working at SeaWorld? Low-key the exposure therapy I didn't know I needed.And now I live in Texas…so of course my brain was like:“New state, new fear. Here's one: snake toilets. Enjoy!”Two of my kids shared theirs — one is afraid of giraffes (honestly, they are tall enough to demand a W-2), and the other is terrified of the ocean (same, babes… same).But even with the weird, random, completely unhinged fears that sneak into our lives… at least they're happy, healthy, and thriving. That's the real win.Join me for the nostalgia, the chaos we don't call chaos, and the millennial-level overthinking that raised us AND is now raising our kids.
It's my birthday week, and I'm feeling young enough to have fun, but old enough to know better.
It's early. Too early. The dishes are still dirty, my husband's boots are sitting in the middle of the living room, and apparently, I'm the only one who sees it
From Poppies to Bluebells!Everything's bigger in Texas — and the schools are no different
Get to know the voice behind the mic! Some info to get to know me better! Check out this short Bonus episode! Just enough but maybe not enough!
My husband came home from work one day will big news that would change things for our family! Find out the news in this episode!
A new season is upon us! What is a mother to do when no one is home? Nap? Probably considering she stays up after her kids go to bed to create a podcast.
Dusting off the auto files and bringing back the best momcast-podcast there is! An exciting new podcast episode that never made it to your speakers. Please sit back, relax and remember that at the end of the day, Darlin, all we want are happy, healthy kids. ;)
School is out for the summer! We made a bucket list and have already taken our first trip! :) Where did we go? What did we do? Did anyone fall and get a boo boo? Who knows?! J/k someone did falla nd get a booboo. lol (she is fine)
This episode I discuss the most well known pickup line in all of parenthood...The School pick up line. There might be a little cooking gem hidden in there too. ;)
This episode you find out which might have been the better child out of my sister and I. You also get a possible secret to parenting.
This episode focuses on lies and how they can effect children. Nothing too extreme, don't worry.
What happens to all the nice new things the adults get in the house? You guessed it! KIDS. Kids happen. Find out how a new Christmas gift was welcomed into the Nix home.
Do you have an elf? If you don't that's ok. If you do, then...don't worry I totally won't make fun of you if you forget to move it. haha (No, really. I won't)
In this episode I discuss why the long break in episodes, the problem with door to door trick or treating, and if you should prank your children on this spooky holiday or not. I hope you have a safe and Happy Halloween.
In this episode I discuss what most parents are currently faced with the question of sending their kids to school or doing distance learning...The year 2020 has brought a lot of questions. But for parents...This might be the hardest. Contact me at: Shhhmykidsareasleep@gmail.com
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