Ep. 396: Can Laura Pull Off This Birthday Surprise?

In the special segment “What I Googled This Week,” Shanna and Laura reveal the funny and embarrassing things they've asked the internet recently, including a ridiculously juvenile question about astronomy and an out-of-the-ordinary query about a popular theme park. Also, Shanna checks in about a major life transition happening during a chaotic holiday week, and Laura talks about the big surprise she planned for Auggie's 7th birthday. Finally, they wrap up with their weekly BFPs and BFNs, including an outing that made the kids feel like they’d entered a magical new world and a holiday family tradition. Shanna’s kids are 7 and 9.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 7 years old and 4.5 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: Experiencing a big work/life change while still in full holiday-parent mode Struggling to get your kids to take medicine Auggie's 7th birthday Pulling off a big surprise for your kid Tips for going to Disneyland in the rain What's the right way to pronounce “Uranus” Do kids these days go to bookstores? Taking your family to a fun holiday light show Products, links, resources mentioned in this episode: Disneyland California resident ticket deal “We Don’t Wear Ears” (Disney tips Instagram account) Waterproof stroller cover Insoles for rain boots MEL Magazine article about Uranus The Open Book bookstore The Last Bookstore Descanso Gardens Enchanted Lights Past BFP episodes referenced in this episode: Ep. 364 (Where Shanna teaches Cece how to swallow pills) Ep. 257 (Where Shanna struggles to get Cece to take medication) Connect with Us

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Ep. 396: Can Laura Pull Off This Birthday Surprise? is an episode from Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko.

This episode is 00:45:26 long.

This episode was published on Feb 2, 2026.

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