This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — we are DEEP in nesting mode (like… vacuuming-baseboards level nesting) and officially debating whether audiobooks “count” as reading (jury is still out (kind of) PLEASE settle this debate in the comments). We kick things off with a Bring It On reference (is that anyone else’s FAVORITE movie??). Then we debunk the “gum stays in your stomach for 7 years” myth (plot twist: it does NOT), revisit our gift-returning etiquette as a couple, and activate full “dad mode” with Harrison’s Apple Watch + AirPods case + phone-wallet combo (peak suburban father energy). Then we get into reflecting on our toddler communication ep — pointing, signing, and how much Tate actually understands — plus what to ask when you’re interviewing childcare providers. We also finally finished Heated Rivalry (!!!), immediately disagreed on the best episode with Jules (she says we’re basic), and then spiraled into this week’s Bicker of the Week: Do audiobooks count as reading or no?!  Alex gives a mini Mean Moms book review (and the fictional-defamation drama behind it), we celebrate podcasts arriving at the Golden Globes, and we taste-test Flock’s new Chicken Stick (Alex’s first time live on the pod!!!). Plus — a pregnancy update (the naps are napping), house-project brainstorming, girls’ brunch surprises, Venmo-privacy etiquette, our toddler’s alarming berry budget, and a viral list of places women REFUSE to go on a first date (Waffle House slander will not be tolerated). LOVE YOU GUYS — thanks for listening!! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast 00:03:08 Should you wash your hair before a haircut? 00:05:58 Myth or fact: Does gum really take 7 years to digest? 00:11:43 Returning gifts from your partner — yes or no? 00:14:57 “Dad mode” activated: Apple Watch, AirPods case & phone wallet 00:19:29 Toddler communication — our takeaways from Dr. Ari 00:22:38 What to ask when interviewing childcare providers 00:26:08 We finally finished Heated Rivalry! 00:32:42 Bicker of the Week: Do audiobooks count as reading? 00:37:18 Mean Moms by Emma Rosenblum — thoughts & drama 00:42:50 Podcasts officially hit the Golden Globes 00:46:41 Alex taste-tests Flock’s new Chicken Stick 00:51:32 Nesting mode before baby #2 00:56:33 Pregnancy update — exhaustion & cravings 00:57:56 House projects & planning Phase Two 01:02:36 Girls’ brunch recap 01:04:50 Venmo etiquette — public vs private 01:10:20 The “berry budget” & why kids hate vegetables 01:12:20 Things We DMed: Viral list of places women refuse to go on a first date 01:23:36 LOVE YOU GUYS!  #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Magnetic Me: Make changing time easier for you and your little one with Magnetic Me’s smart magnetic closures. New customers get 15% off their first order at https://www.MagneticMe.com. *Fora: Become a Fora Advisor today at https://www.foratravel.com/TWOPARENTS *Hungryroot: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to https://www.hungryroot.com/TWOPARENTS and use code TWOPARENTS.  *Hers: Feel like yourself again, visit https://www/forhers.com/TWOPARENTS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices