Parenting in Progress

Enjoying some gorgeous fall weather and harvest updates, we finally share our big Halloween costume reveal for Karlee! Plus, we recap our recent family adventures, a fun night out at the Duck Unlimited banquet, and celebrate a massive milestone with some promising potty training progress.

Between splashing in rainy-day puddles, catching flying parade candy, and showing off some surprisingly good toddler dance moves, this week’s episode is packed with small-town fall energy. Tune in as we break down the high-energy chaos and sweetness of festival season with a toddler!

It may still be 90°, but that’s not stopping us from declaring it FALL. We’re talking soup season, sweaters, apple picking, spooky season, getting the kids’ clothes ready, and the annual urge to sell everything we own and start over. Basically, we’re emotionally in October while the weather is still very much in July.

In this episode, we’re taking a deep breath and leaning into the power of the Rocking Chair Regroup . When toddler meltdowns, big feelings, and boundary-testing threaten to hijack the day, how do you hold the line without losing your cool? Join us as we talk co-regulation, surviving the strong-willed moments, and finding calm together right in the middle of the chaos.

Life hits you, you get back up, and sometimes it knocks you right back down! In this episode, we share the excitement of finishing the new bar setup downstairs, celebrate Karlee’s improving sleep routine, and navigate a sudden sick day call.

This week on Parenting in Progress , we dive into a viral social media hack involving a grandma, driving with one shoe, and extreme backseat reminders. We debate the absurdity of wild parenting hacks before giving an update on Karlee’s sleep routine—from testing the "early pajama" trick to handling hit-or-miss daycare naps and planning the transition out of the sleep sack. Plus, a quick DIY fix fo...

Between back-to-school transitions, daycare adjustments, and a classic 2.5-year sleep regression, everyone in the house is running on fumes. This week, we dive into the endless bedtime battles, 6 AM wake-up calls, toddler standing protests, and our game plan for reclaiming our evenings (and some much-needed sleep).

Finding the right balance between "parent time" and "kid time" isn't always easy, but this weekend gave us a front-row seat to the challenge. Join us as we talk through late nights at the town festival, surviving toddler mood swings, and learning when to push forward versus when to call it a day.

Summer 2026 is officially winding down, which means two things: county fair food and back-to-school jitters! In this episode of Parenting in Progress , we’re replaying our wild week at the local fair—from riding the carnival rides to Jordynn’s unyielding four-night streak of eating cheese fries (and why we still missed out on the FFA ice cream). Plus, as Jordynn prepares to head back to the classr...

In this milestone episode, Korey and Jordynn recap their much-needed anniversary getaway to Wichita and share how they survived the blistering summer heat wave. Join the Welches as they discuss the importance of taking a 24-hour parent time-out, leaving Karlee for a fun-filled sleepover with the grandparents, and recharging with a little wine tasting and bourbon hunting.

Between navigating 100-degree days and counting down to our anniversary trip, we are definitely ready for a break. Join us as we chat about mid-year check-ins, the excitement of finally getting a proper bourbon display, and the absolute shock of what we discovered floating in Karlee's bath water.

This week on Parenting in Progress , we're recapping our blistering hot family getaway to Kansas City! Hear all about our adventures at Oceans of Fun and Fritz's, plus the hilariously chaotic reality of boundary-testing toddlers, a three-hour garden watering mishap, and the ultimate parenting test: a timeout in the middle of church.

We survived the 4th of July! Tune in for a serious debate on hot dog ketchup ditches, a recap of our family's holiday chaos, and our game plan for fixing Karlee's completely wrecked sleep schedule.

Grab a bomb pop and join the chaos! This week on Parenting in Progress , Korey and Jordynn are surviving the midwestern summer with backyard fireworks, automatic water guns, and the absolute reality of potty training a toddler.

Happy Father’s Day! This week, Korey and Jordynn bring you a packed summer update. We’re officially declaring Karlee an "HP (High Precipitation) Monster" as she fearlessly conquers the splash pad and makes a triumphant, tear-free return to toddler swim lessons. Plus, we detail the highly strategic mission of sneaking real butter into the local theater's summer movie series. Grab your reusable wate...

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, sight...

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...

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 mom...

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.

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!

What happens when school-year chaos collides with toddler nap strikes and freezing May weather? In this comeback episode, we explain our missing week and share the sweet details from Jordynn's Mother's Day tea. Grab your favorite drink and join us as we catch up on our latest Peloton goals, healthier habits, and the beautiful, exhausting mess of raising Karlee!

This week, Karlee gets wild with kitty face paint, a Drum Safari, and a hilarious habit of hoarding turkey in her cheeks! Plus, with Mother’s Day approaching, it's time for a much-needed intervention over the ever-growing cup collection taking over the kitchen. Grab your favorite cup and tune in!

In this episode of Parenting in Progress, Korey and Jordynn break down the latest hurdle in raising two-year-old Karlee: the sudden and stubborn food strike. From Texas Roadhouse chicken standoffs to rejected tater tot casserole, they share the hilarious (and frustrating) reality of toddler negotiations. Plus, the ongoing debate: is a backyard playset worth sacrificing Korey's pristine lawn?

Who knew Easter could be more exhausting than Christmas? In this quick, wireless-mic episode, Korey and Jordynn are running on fumes after a jam-packed holiday weekend. Tune in to hear how they survived five freezing-cold egg hunts with a sleep-deprived toddler, Karlee’s fearless encounter with a 6'6" Easter Bunny, and the transition to a brand-new, two-wheeled balance bike. Plus, find out why the...

We're tackling the chaos of spring weather swings and a jam-packed Easter weekend. Join us as we recap a massive local egg hunt featuring over 20,000 eggs, debate the genius of handing out quarters instead of candy, and mourn our completely busted March Madness brackets. We also share some hilarious updates on Karlee's growing toddler independence, from unassisted shoe removal to a very messy enco...