Whether you have all girls or all boys, or a mix of both, this episode is sure to speak to your parent heart. All those potty jokes? All the times your daughter wants to paint your nails? All of it... we will miss it one day. For now though, let's just talk about how these beautiful kids are so different and bring so much joy into our lives! They're intense in their own ways, and those differences make it all the more fun! 

Ahhhhh, the sweet smell of brand new, colored wax; a crayon you may call it. A whiff of that can only mean one thing, school is in session. Off they go, and you are feeling all the feels. Let's talk about those feelings, friend. 

Honestly, just blame it on the frontal lobe. Its lack of development makes kids do things we scratch our heads at. But let's be real... even when it is fully "developed" we still do perplexing things. And that's where this episode comes from.

Despite what any one will say, if you live with a kid, chances are 100% that at some point in time you've felt guilt for leaving them behind to have a moment "just to yourself." Well today we are saying "NO MORE!" We are your cheerleaders when it comes to going out on dates with your partner, working out WITHOUT the kids, having that girls night, watching a show while also simultaneously watching that pile of laundry sit there.... all of it, it'll be fine. You take that moment to yourself and we'll fold the laundry for you. We got you.

So you're looking to move your family, eh?? No idea where to go?? Fear not, Brave Caregiver. We are about to lay out all the pros and cons of each locale. We may or may not have given way too much love and attention to the city.... but don't let that sway you. The golden fields of wheat of rural lands may also call you... and wherever you land, we'll send you a "house warming" gift. 

Thanks social media for reminding us every day that people are funny and we're all in this together! This week we asked you to send in your "most relatable content" from the past week, and you delivered! We're reading the tweets, memes and posts you sent us, and there was no shortage of laughter. 

This week Amanda gets a break from the podcast life, while Megan brings on her dad and her brother's best friend. The guys share their unsupervised antics and a few life-lessons learned from growing up in a small town. Cows, hay, and tornadoes... oh, my! 

This week Megan is off on a well deserved vacation and Amanda brings on her mom to co-host! Together they explore all the nuances of parenting in each decade, what was cool then, isn't cool now... or is it?? Peg leg pants?? They're back baby!! But bologna.... yeah, still not back.

Make a new friend as an adult?! Are you kidding?! Why not just ask me to try and wash my kids hair? Cause both are nearly impossible!!!!! But wait, is it really? Have you considered a simple smile and paying attention to their name? Give it a try. We dare you.

We know exactly how it went: you were gone for the weekend... oh, no? You were at a girls night... Oh, no? You just ran to the grocery store....  regardless, you were gone and dad was in charge!!! What's happens next? I wish we could say we're surprised, but alas, it's just par for the course. We're grateful dad is willing to be in charge, but we're also grateful for the comedic content those moments give us. Thanks, dad!