We’re back (yes, we’re alive) after a little summer chaos. It’s been a hectic season of life, but with the weather cooling down, things are finally settling too.

We have a lot to catch up on! From a family holiday in San Diego to Mackin being super busy growing his agency business. Dom dedicated his entire summer to football. Viv is still living her best life, but now adjusting to middle school. Leo is still Leo; he got a little sick, which gave Danielle PTSD flashbacks that somehow made her sicker than he was. And Dean? He’s been pretty chill, probably because he’s always turning the thermostat down to 64 like he’s paying the power bill.

We also discuss an important universal truth: no one loves you more than a boomer mom when you’re skinny. And yes, Mackin ranks the kids… sort of. We’ll give him a break since it’s been a while.

Thanks for waiting on us, and thank you for listening. Proof of life delivered.