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We’re dealing with some Christmas aftermath, with Laura attempting to take down the decorations and Caitlin braving the mall for a return. We both bemoan what it’s like to watch an Apple Store employee wander around the store, seemingly aimlessly, while you wait for help with a toddler. We lament the 2 year old year. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear!   Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST   Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/192   Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast   Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com.   Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures  

We finally give a Christmas recap, so prepare to get back into the holiday spirit. We lament once again that being a parent means being responsible to create the magic of the holidays. We’re also all sick, so nothing new there. Caitlin wonders how holidays may change with family dynamics changing and drink! Laura cries. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST  Find show notes for this episode at heymamapodcast.com/episodes/191 Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com. Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

We’re still in a December time warp, so enjoy our continued hand-wringing around the holidays. Caitlin makes a decision about a car, we cover the minivan vs. SUV debate some more.  Laura attends a party that was brilliantly planned and Caitlin can’t keep up with Joe’s growth. Caitlin’s #idontgotthis revolves around Charlie and Laura totally has Christmas cards this year. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear!   Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST   Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/190   Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast   Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com.   Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

Happy New Year, listeners. Thanks to the podcast time warp, we recorded this ep in mid-December. Laura reveals who is currently her least favorite child and tries to get to the bottom of why it’s so tough to manage both kids’ needs at the same time. Caitlin gives Joe an unexpected trim and bakes some holiday cookies with friends. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST Find show notes for this episode at heymamapodcast.com/episodes/190 Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com. Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

Happy holidays, listeners! Enjoy this episode from May 2017, when we each only had one almost-two-year-old. Original show notes: http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/65 Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com. Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

We recap Thanksgiving, during which we remember that all those special days of the year (which used to be so warm and cozy) are just any other day when you have small children. Caitlin wisely uses her kids as an excuse for not helping much. Laura gives a minivan update and admits she may have a problem. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST  Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/188 Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com. Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

In this episode (recorded right before Thanksgiving), in which we complain for the 3rd time about the lateness of the Thanksgiving holiday. We also spend much of the episode compairing SUVs and minivans and our decision making about each. Strap in for for lots of talk about car features! Caitlin seeing early signs of Joe’s awareness of bodily functions and we transition to talking about potty training. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear!   Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST   Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/[EDIT_NUMBER]   Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast   Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com.   Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

A short one, we're a bit discombobulated this episode...or at least Caitlin is! She's trying to be grateful for the boon of the holiday season. Laura really messes up twice, but has an update to a recent poop-related Don't Got This. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST  Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/186 Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com. Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

Laura recaps a recent parent-teacher conference, and finally gets to the bottom of a story Charlie has been telling. We talk about our sons’ kindergarten readiness and worries about varied things that may indicate they aren’t ready, and whether that matters. Caitlin still dealing with her 21 month old’s early morning wake times. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST  Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/185 Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com. Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

Caitlin is so busy her eye is twitching. We recap our Halloweens, and surprisingly, we don’t have much to complain about there. Caitlin shares some sad news, and Laura laments how hard it is to do meaningful activities with a four-year-old when you have a two-year-old bulldozer in tow. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST Find show notes for this episode at heymamapodcast.com/episodes/184 Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com. Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

Laura has found herself with a milk addict, and Caitlin offers her experience with dealing with this particular obsession. Caitlin talks about a few blessed child-free days she got, and she got a preview of what being a divorced dad might be like. She also gives an update on Joe’s sleep or lack thereof. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/183 Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com.   Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

Laura recaps Tommy’s birthday, in which the struggle was real for Charlie. David goes on a nighttime adventure. Caitlin gives some family photo session tips, as Laura prepares for her family’s session with Caitlin (Caitlin K Photography if you’re in the tristate area!). Caitlin is here to remind you again: DO NOT BUY HALLOWEEN CANDY EARLY NEXT YEAR. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST Find show notes for this episode at heymamapodcast.com/episodes/182 Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com. Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

Caitlin recounts a solo parenting weekend away and dealing with a crib jumper in the process. We both talk about real old lady shit and complain about aches and pains. Laura makes a surprise pronouncement about flying. Since it’s still decorative gourd season, we talk about some parenting fails around pumpkins. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST   Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/181 Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast   Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com.   Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

What would our lives be like had we not met our spouses? What would their lives be like? We muse on this among other things. We also give Boring Baby Proofing Updates and our joint Don’t Got This involves scarring our children for life. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST Find show notes for this episode at heymamapodcast.com/episodes/180 @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com. Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

Laura recaps her visit to the Zoo’s dinosaur exhibit and how fun but also tiring that is. We continue the talk of doing things our kids may find fun but we find are also tiring when Caitlin talks a little bit about her visit to the farm for apple picking. She mostly, however, just works to keep Joe off of her furniture during the episode.  Enjoy hearing us chasing him around! Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear!   Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST   Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/179   Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast   Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com.   Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

Things have settled down around here a bit. Laura plans to spend some special time with Charlie. Caitlin is feeling a bit stressed about childcare logistics and sad about old friendships that may be fading. Laura makes a small, obvious change to her laundry routine that changes her life. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST  Find show notes for this episode at heymamapodcast.com/episodes/178 Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com. Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

Laura talks about her relentless week of parenting, including a very stressful incident involving fire trucks. Caitlin recounts an unexpected encounter that David had with an insect. Our #gotthismoments are, let’s face it, really just about keeping these maniacs alive. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear!   Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST   Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/177 Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast   Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com.   Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

Things are a bit noisy on this old school, in-person, toddlers in the background version of Hey Mama! Charlie is having a rocky transition back to preschool. But the good news? We ran a 5k! Although we’re quick to point out that our kids even manage to ruin that. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/176 Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com. Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

We address where we’ve been, why we’ve been a bit absent and how we’re committing to the future of the pod! We reflect on how our kids are starting to affect the rhythm of our lives. Caitlin talks about both boys getting coxsackie. Laura’s youngest is dealing with his own bouts of illness but she’s also preparing for a solo vacation (yes, vacation!) with friends. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear!   Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST   Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/175   Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast   Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com.   Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

This month's second best of episode was a popular one. On today’s episode Laura recounts the labor and delivery of her new baby Tommy, recounting the wild ride it ended up being.  Bonus: you’ll learn what lightning crotch is!  Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear!   Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST   Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/91 Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast   Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com.   Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures