Keke Palmer is balancing work with mom life and bringing her son along for the ride.
The actress was recently in Hawaii for a guest mentor appearance on American Idol, which filmed part of its “Ohana round” at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa with performances set against a beach backdrop.
Earlier this week, Palmer gave fans a glimpse of the trip, including moments with her son, Leodis.
In several of the images, Leodis smiled while posing with Mickey Mouse.
“Look at Leo and Mickey! Omg! He was scared of Goofy but so happy to see Mickey!” she wrote. “He loves the Clubhouse show, Mickey has been beloved by the kiddos for almost a century. How incredible?”
She continued, “This was the best family trip ever, I’m not kidding. Memories that last a lifetime, I’m so grateful for these experiences and to be able to enjoy them at this time in my life. We had a ball at @disneyaulani Resort!!”
A few days later, Palmer returned to Instagram with a video showing Leodis joining her for a workout, offering a more candid look at their routine.
“You’re watching me and my accountability partner,” she wrote.
“I know it sounds crazy to say about a toddler, but as you can see… he’s encouraging, supportive aaand bossy!”
She added, “I’m not as good as he is yet, but he’s teaching me: how to be present, how to just do it, cause I can, how to believe, how to practice companionship.”
Referencing her fitness platform, she continued, “@practicebypalmer isn’t just about getting fit. It’s about how we show up for ourselves, and each other.”
“You don’t need me. You already have what you need. But we could use each other. I’m here to stand beside you.”
“And just like Leodis told me… YOU ARE DOING GREAT!!!! 🤍”
Look at Leo and Mickey! Omg! He was scared of Goofy but so happy to see Mickey! He loves the Clubhouse show, Mickey has been beloved by the kiddos for almost a century. How incredible? This was the best family trip ever, I’m not kidding. Memories that last a lifetime, I’m so grateful for these experiences and to be able to enjoy them at this time in my life. We had a ball at @disneyaulani Resort!!
