Actress Marijana Mikulić gets real about vacationing with kids: 'Who hasn't wanted to run away?'

Actress Marijana Mikulić offered a candid and relatable glimpse into the realities of vacationing with children, sharing her experiences from a recent trip to her hometown, Široki Brijeg. In an honest social media post accompanied by relaxed photos, Mikulić humorously questioned the very definition of a vacation if one hasn't "wanted to get married, divorced, run away, and get drunk." Her sentiment clearly struck a chord with many parents.

Mikulić's post detailed the often-unseen work involved in family holidays, contrasting the idealized image with the daily grind of cooking, cleaning, and constant calls for attention from her children. She acknowledged the privilege of being able to spend this time with them, noting that the phase where they actively seek her presence won't last forever. She shared a moment of renewed affection with her husband, Josip, who photographed her without makeup, celebrating the end of their holiday with a traditional Herzegovinian specialty called "zalučeni uštipci" – fried dough served with a creamy sauce.

Supporters flooded the comments section with messages of admiration for Mikulić's authenticity and natural beauty. Many expressed solidarity, recognizing themselves in her description of a mother's holiday experience. Mikulić previously shared insights into her summer, emphasizing the value of her children's affection and the fleeting nature of their dependence, while also highlighting the unique challenges faced by mothers who lack support systems during their holidays.

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Ali evo zadnji dan odmora, opet se volimo. Slikao me (bez šminke, frizure i filtera). Odveo me i na zalučene uštipke