Let’s talk about family vacations—those moments that are supposed to be fun but sometimes feel like a whirlwind of chaos. For Kelly Ripa, the memories of traveling with her three young kids are as vivid as ever. On August 30, Kelly revisited those days by sharing a throwback photo from a beach trip in 2003. In the picture, she’s surrounded by her little ones: Michael, who’s now 21, Lola, 17, and Joaquin, 15. But instead of soaking in the sun and sand, Kelly’s expression tells the story of a mom trying to juggle it all.

Accompanying the photo, Kelly added a caption that perfectly sums up the experience: “A #TBT 2003 reminder: ‘A vacation with your kids is a trip, not a vacation.’” The quote comes from her husband, Mark Consuelos, and it resonates with any parent who’s been there. That’s the thing about family vacations—they’re often more about the journey than the destination, especially when you’ve got little ones running around.