Savannah Chrisley ‘Recognized’ with Flowers on Mother’s Day for ‘Showing Up’ as Younger Siblings’ Bonus Parent

The ‘Unlocked’ podcast host became the legal guardian of younger siblings Grayson and Chloe after their parents Todd and Julie Chrisley reported to prison in January 2023

Savannah Chrisley’s efforts as a bonus parent to her younger siblings Grayson and Chloe are being celebrated!

As Mother’s Day commenced on Sunday, May 12, the Unlocked podcast host shared a photo on her Instagram Stories of the bouquet of flowers she received on the special holiday. “You don’t have to give birth to be recognized for showing up ❤️,” she captioned the post, adding a teary-eyed face and a second red heart emoji.

Savannah, 26, became the legal guardian of siblings Grayson, 17, and Chloe, 11, after their parents Todd and Julie Chrisley reported to prison in January 2023. (Chloe is the biological daughter of Savannah and Grayson’s eldest brother Kyle Chrisley, but Todd, 55, and Julie, 51, legally adopted her in 2017 amid Kyle’s ongoing struggles.)

The Chrisleys marked their second Mother’s Day this year without Julie, who is slated to remain at FMC Lexington in Kentucky until June 2028. Todd is expected to stay at FPC Pensacola in Florida through September 2032.

Re-sharing a video tribute she made for Julie on Mother’s Day last year, Savannah noted on her Instagram Stories: “THIS ONE HURTS… 2ND MOTHERS DAY WITHOUT YOU.”

Savannah, meanwhile, has stepped up in her parents’ absence — and has garnered praise from Grayson for her efforts.

“I think one thing that I appreciate from you and love you so much for is you said, ‘Hey, you’re doing a really good job. I know it may feel like you’re not, but you’re doing a good job,’ ” Savannah recalled on a June 2023 episode of Unlocked, while Grayson responded, “Yeah, because you’re a kid raising two kids.”
The former Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test contender later shared a montage of photos on Instagram, raving about her new bonus parent role.

“What my world spins around ❤️,” her July 2023 post began. “I’m not their mom. I’m not their dad. I’m their sister and I get to love and guide them through life. Being a bonus parent is TOUGH…no one could ever add up to their parents. But these kiddos have shown me so much love, patience, grace, understanding, and appreciation!”

“Helping to raise these two kiddos is the hardest but most rewarding job I will ever have. I’ve always said, ‘God meant for me to be a mama!’… little did I know, the journey would start a little sooner than expected!” the Chrisley Knows Best alum continued. “But luckily, I have had THE MOST AMAZING mama in the world to learn from! Because of her I can do this!”

Savannah then acknowledged the efforts of “single parent/income households,” saying, “We do it solo. IT IS HARD! It can be so defeating! But I promise you… God will NOT give us more than we can bare! I SEE YOU! I BELIEVE IN YOU! YOU CAN DO THIS!”

In closing, adding a special tribute to her siblings, Savannah wrote: “Chloe and Gray… YOU ARE MY LIFE! Thank you for letting me love you and thank you for loving me back ❤️ #singleparent #bonusparent.”