Parenting in Progress

The "South Dakota Vacay"

In this episode of Parenting in Progress, we recap our family road trip to the Black Hills. From surviving the long drive and white-knuckling through Needles Highway, to makeshift floor beds and an accidental $87 toddler dinner, we share the real highs and lows of vacationing with Karlee. Tune in for the full story of our South Dakota adventure, including pony rides at Old MacDonald's Farm, sightseeing chaos, and trying to keep a toddler entertained on the road.

The 3 AM Wake-Up, Trampoline Troubles, and Packing Panic

In this episode, we're officially running on fumes. We dive into the exhaustion of toddler sleep regressions after surviving a brutal 3:15 AM wake-up call from Karlee, and debate the newest addition to our backyard—a trampoline that's already complicating the lawn mowing routine. We also share our pre-vacation scramble as we gear up for our family road trip to South Dakota, highlighting our vastly different packing styles and why throwing items in a bag at the last minute is a guaranteed recipe for forgotten clothes.

Fast Cars & First-Week-of-Summer Fevers

School is officially out! Jordynn and Korey kick off the summer season with a trip to the zoo, picking the first blueberries of the year, and a run to the local Depot Market for sweet corn and Black Diamond watermelon. But the summer freedom is quickly interrupted by a broken retainer dilemma and Karlee catching a sudden 100-degree fever. Plus, Korey tunes into the Indianapolis 500 and takes a moment to remember racing legend Kyle Busch. Tune in for the fun, the sick-day survival tactics, and all the parenting in progress!

Male Karens, Missing Trampolines, & Toddler Escapes

This week, we’re surviving wild weather, navigating the chaos of the end of the school year, and dealing with Karlee's new superpower: opening the sliding glass door! We also debate the true male equivalent of a "Karen" before diving into an honest, important conversation about why people need to stop asking couples when they are having another baby.

Blueberries, Bedtime Battles, & A Room With a Window

This week on Parenting in Progress, we dive into the realities of Mother's Day with a toddler, place our bets on a new blueberry bush, and celebrate Jordynn scoring the "oceanfront property" of classrooms. Plus, Karlee puts on an absolute masterclass in bedtime delay tactics!