#148 - Parenting Advice From Actual Parents

Summary

Smosh Mouth Podcast: Episode #148 - "Parenting Advice From Actual Parents"

Podcast: Smosh Mouth
Hosts: Shayne Topp & Amanda Lehan-Canto
Guest: Alex Aguilar
Date: June 15, 2026

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Episode Overview

This Parents Week episode dives deep into modern parenting as discussed by actual parents—Amanda Lehan-Canto and Alex Aguilar—joined by host and non-parent Shayne Topp. The trio shares real-life parenting experiences, touching on everything from baby antics and relationship dynamics to generational differences and parenting hacks. The episode is marked by the group’s classic warmth and wit, relatable anecdotes, the challenges (and joys) of childrearing, and plenty of memorable asides about horror movies, family traditions, and unique parental advice.

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Main Discussion Highlights

1. Baby Life: Antics, Learning, and Daily Surprises

• Amanda describes baby Cole's mischief: Babies inherently know when they have something they're not supposed to. Cole's joy in grabbing the lamp remote and crawling away is a perfect example.

  “When they have something in their hand they know they're not supposed to have... he crawls off so fast. It's the funniest thing.” – Amanda (01:21)

• The magic and challenge of a baby’s worldview:

  “It must be insane to be a baby, right? Because you know what? I try to… the closest you can get as an adult is anytime you just have a brand new experience… but that's them all the time.” – Shayne (01:58)

2. Parenting Dynamics & Generational Contrasts

• Parents as best friends: Divided opinions among moms.

  • Some mothers see their children as best friends, others maintain separation. Spencer’s mom outright says, “I love my son, but... I have friends.” (05:00)
  • Amanda identifies with this, noting it's ok not to see your child as your best friend and aims to balance friendship and parenthood.

• Amanda’s thoughts on presence and cherishing moments

  “Any chance I can get, I want to spend time with my son, but... be really, really present.” (07:16)

• Society’s negative framing of parenting vs. the reality:

  “I feel like so many people in our parents' generations talked about kids where it's like, ‘oh, wait till you have kids. What a nightmare. Then everything's over.’”
  – Shayne (08:40)
  “My brothers... had kids and like, life didn’t stop.” (09:10)

3. Support Systems, Teamwork, and Modern Struggles

• Being a parenting team: Amanda emphasizes the importance of co-parenting and having a supportive partner—and how, in her postpartum support group, she found many moms didn’t have this experience.

  “So many situations where it's parents, it's like, oh my God, so many people just are not a good team... single moms out there, my God, they deserve the world.” (10:01)

• Challenges facing new moms:

  “I wish there was, like, one handbook of resources for, like, you're a new mom. Welcome. And it, like, opens, and it's all. It's everything.” – Amanda (14:01)

• Difficulties with U.S. parental leave: Compared to other countries, the U.S. policies are bleak:

  “I'm back in diapers, honey. I'm wearing diapers and I'm going back to work.” – Amanda (12:22)

4. Parenting Advice: Intuition, Overcoming Guilt, and Finding Reliable Info

• Parental intuition vs. outside advice:

  “There's like a little voice inside you. Your intuition is very strong... and you kind of just do that.” – Amanda (15:52)

• Handling criticism (“try having kids” mindset): Amanda doesn’t like when parents use their struggles to invalidate others’ experiences, seeing it as a cry for help or lack of support.

  “What I hear when people do that is like, oh, they need a break. They're exhausted.” – Amanda (18:15)

5. Money, Baby Expenses, and Life Hacks

• Surprisingly expensive baby stuff:

  • Formula is a major cost, which Amanda finds shocking:

    “Formula, oh my God, blew me out of the water.” (21:30)

  • Childcare and baby food also get called out for high prices.

• Hacks & Support:

  • Second freezer for meal prep and stashing frozen meals (58:54)
  • Setting up small play corners in different rooms to keep babies entertained everywhere (59:49)
  • Diaper hand-me-downs from other parents save major bucks (61:07)

6. Parenting Across Cultures and Generations

• Dealing with contradictory advice:

  “My mom gives me great advice, but sometimes she's like, you don't need a bassinet. Just get, you know, a dresser, and you open one of the drawers and—dig a hole...” – Amanda wryly (15:02)

• Trying for multi-lingual kids:

  • Alex’s partner is French, so they’re attempting to teach their child French, Spanish, and English (69:34)

  “I'm trying real hard to do that so he can understand Spanish... but it's hard because we're doing Russian, but H is not really doing Russian with him because he's speaking English with him...” – Amanda & Alex (69:46)

7. Time, Change, and Letting Kids Be Kids

• Every phase is fleeting:

  “You're going to miss the phase that you're in, and then you're gonna grieve the old phase. And while you're grieving the old phase, the new phase is starting.” – Amanda (19:38)

• Savoring unique personalities: Each child’s temperament and interests are their own; nature and nurture both weigh in, but surprises always happen (30:19).

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Memorable Quotes & Moments

• On negotiating with a baby:

  “You got to reverse psychology it, where you try to give him all the things he's not supposed to have.” – Shayne (01:43)

• Admitting generational burnout:

  “Our moms are boomers. So they have like their own—” – Amanda (17:10)

• Classic Amanda bit:

  “I am bored out of my mind [babysitting other kids]. But with my son, I could watch him play for—so I'm like, it's just so freaking cute.” (08:13)

• On baby musical tastes:

  “When the bass hits, the body grooves.” – H (68:00)

• On scary movies for kids: Alex shares his mom made him watch Child’s Play, Evil Dead, and even The Exorcist at four years old! (52:28)

• On "life hacks":

  “Knowing other parents with babies a year older... getting diapers—that was our big thing.” – Alex (61:12)

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Parenting Q&A Segment (Timestamps 58:28–73:10)

• Tiny life hacks for newborns

  • Amanda: Toy corners everywhere (59:50)
  • Alex: Hand-me-down diapers are a lifesaver (61:07)

• Unexpected parent experiences

  • Alex: Fear about breaking the baby or "pressing the soft spot" (63:01)
  • Amanda: Intrusive thoughts about worst-case scenarios (63:30)
  • H: Shocked at how good sleep could be with a sleep schedule (64:32)

• Teaching kids new things

  • Both Amanda and Alex strive to raise tri-lingual children, but admit it’s hard to keep up consistently (69:34)

• How many diapers does a baby use?

  • 7–10 per day; up to 70 per week! (61:50–62:10)

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Fun & Geeky Parent Topics

• Favorite movies to share with kids:

  • Fantastic Mr. Fox, My Neighbor Totoro, Ponyo, Wallace & Gromit, Secret Garden, FernGully, and Fantasia top the list (56:09–58:13)

• On Baby’s First Scary Movie:

  • Disney films like Fantasia, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Bambi, and Nickelodeon’s Are You Afraid of the Dark come up again and again as formative first frights (38:30–41:32)

• Classic Parent-Child Games: Amanda playfully interrogates her son and invents characters, celebrating each new “laugh unlocked” as a mini-parental win (35:14–36:15)

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Notable Guest Segment: Alex Aguilar (43:02–73:10)

Alex’s Experience:

• Grew up with early TV exposure—opposite of his own approach.
• Recent travel: Took his baby to Spain and noted how having a strict but realistic sleep schedule helps.
• Shares about cultural differences and balancing family languages.
• Emphasizes community: “Just be in contact with other parents… they inevitably have stuff for you.” (61:14)

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Generational & Societal Themes

• Parental Leave is Still Failing: Support in the U.S. lags behind, and both Amanda and Alex were grateful for rare support at Smosh but are aware it’s not the norm (12:03–14:01, 49:13–51:51)
• Kids are unique, despite same upbringing: Nature and nurture both play a role, but siblings can turn out wildly different (30:20)
• Parenting is a privilege: Not everyone has the resources or situation to become a parent; asking “when are you having kids?” is outdated (27:27–28:03)

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Comedic Highlights

• Amanda’s mom’s advice is both touching and absurd: “You don't need a bassinet. Just get, you know, a dresser, and you open one of the drawers...” (15:02)
• Comparing parent hacks: Second freezer vs. toy baskets vs. diaper donations—everyone has their weird must-haves (58:54, 61:07)

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Key Timestamps for Segments

• 00:41 – 08:40: Baby antics, joys, presence in parenting
• 08:40 – 12:22: Generational perspectives, parenting teamwork
• 15:02 – 17:10: Parental intuition, handling advice, generational gaps
• 21:30 – 23:00: Financial realities and parenting hacks
• 33:18 – 43:10: Enter Alex Aguilar, childhood media exposure, parenting movie plans
• 58:28 – 73:10: Parenting Q&A: life hacks, diapers, sleep, raising multilingual kids

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Final Thoughts

This episode is a candid, hilarious, and comforting exploration of parenting, blending hard truths, practical hacks, and pure joy. Whether you’re a new parent, thinking about becoming one, or just want to eavesdrop on the realities versus myths of modern parenting, Shayne, Amanda, and Alex provide an authentic, unfiltered glimpse—with plenty of heart and humor—at what it means to raise the next generation.

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Notable Quotes Recap

• “If you’re not present, you’re gonna miss it. You’re gonna miss the phase that you’re in, and then you’re gonna grieve the old phase. And while you’re grieving the old phase, the new phase is starting.” – Amanda (19:37)
• “There are a lot of people out there that's like, oh, good luck. But my mom loved having kids.” – Amanda (20:00)
• “He needs to know that this [Alien] could happen… about Alien.” – Random mustachioed man (53:08)
• “Every baby is different. And I will say my mom's advice is very funny.” – Amanda (15:52)

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Transcript

[A]

I started ornate in 2013 and we make bike apparel. The best part of Shopify for me is our ability to run the business as essentially non technical people. We're able to admin everything on the back end, front end, and sell things online easily. If Shopify were a bike accessory, I think it would actually be the bicycle. It's the thing that you do the thing on. We run the business on Shopify. So start your free trial on shopify.com. hello. Welcome to Smosh Mouth. I'm Shane.

[B]

And I'm Amanda. Or as some people call me, mommy, mother, mamacita, or daddy. It depends on the day.

[A]

Yeah, for sure, for sure.

[B]

Totally.

[A]

So we have a.

[B]

So we have a bassinet on the ground.

[A]

Oh, that's what that's called. I think I thought that was an instrument.

[B]

Why do I laugh at your dumb jokes? Oh.

[A]

Oh, okay.

[B]

I guess it's a bassinet on the ground. I'm not really sure. It looks like a fun couch that you have at like a hotel.

[A]

It's like a little tiny area.

[B]

It's. It's a.

[A]

A little tiny circle area for a baby.

[B]

It's a cage with an opening.

[A]

So this would be for a baby that's. That's not able to move that much.

[B]

Right.

[A]

The. The baby's not like, can barely a

[B]

crawling baby can get through anything. Anything. And you don't even realize. And the funniest thing ever is when they have something in their hand they know they're not supposed to have.

[A]

And they go and they're stoked.

[B]

Like, there's like a. We have like a little remote to turn on one of our lamps. And Cole gets it and goes. And he holds it up. And then I go, okay, come here, give that to me. And he goes. And he crawls off so fast. It's the funniest thing.

[A]

And it's just because he's like. They just know I know I'm not supposed to have.

[B]

They know they're not supposed to have it. And they just go, you got.

[A]

You got to reverse psychology it, where you got to try to give him all the things he's not supposed to have.

[B]

So. Right.

[A]

And then be like baby toys. You're like.

[B]

Like a glass bottle.

[A]

It's probably a bad thing to teach early on.

[B]

There's a glass bottle kid.

[A]

Yeah. Here you go. Some cigarettes.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

I mean, do you think about it, how insane it must be to be a baby, right? Like, because you know what? I try to. The closest you can get as an adult is anytime you just have a brand new experience.

[B]

Wasted.

[A]

Yeah. Getting absolutely plastered. No, but like, new experiences. But it takes so much to have a brand new, like. Yeah, but that's them all the time.

[B]

All the time.

[A]

Because that's like, this is my first time touching whatever this is.

[B]

Yes.

[A]

This is my first time seeing that thing.

[B]

Yes. And they really learn the word no pretty fast.

[A]

Really?

[B]

But they like, they like, f with you, you'll be like. And they're like. You're like, no. And they're like,

[A]

oh.

[B]

And they do this, like, little smile, like Cole's favorite thing. Truly, you don't need to buy toys. I mean, toys are fun and they're good for, like, learning. And there's some choices. Like, if I click this, it'll turn on. But really get them like a big ass map of California. A map of the world.

[A]

Start teaching them geography.

[B]

No, because it's very hard to tear.

[A]

Oh.

[B]

And so they're like. And when they do tear it, they're like, they're stoked.

[A]

They're like, I have grown stronger.

[B]

They're literally psyched.

[A]

I should preface this. We are.

[B]

Oh, yeah. Why are we talking about kits?

[A]

Yeah. So we have a bassinet here and we're talking about your kid. Because it's parent week.

[B]

My kid. It's parents week at Smosh, which is something we're doing. It's really exciting. We have a lot. All the channels are doing something special involving parents.

[A]

Yeah. A lot of people are bringing their parents on.

[B]

Spoiler. I might be talking to some parents. Ooh, maybe Spencer's mom.

[A]

Whoa.

[B]

Maybe Arasha's mom. Okay, and then I won't reveal the third person.

[A]

There are a few parents that are coming on. You named a couple of, like, a few that are coming on.

[B]

A few that are coming on.

[A]

I met all these parents this past week, and I was like, oh, my God, the personalities know who you were. They knew who I was. All of them did.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Like, oh, my God.

[A]

Truly, kind of.

[B]

You're Shane Top.

[A]

Yeah, I will say Spencer. I. Spencer's mom. Nah, I won't say this, actually. Yeah, I will. I. Well, she. She was saying like, oh, Spencer's always complimenting how you dress. He's like, oh, Shane dress is so cool. And I was like, damn, that's. That's really cool.

[B]

Why weren't you like, spencer's the best say that?

[A]

I don't. I don't know. I don't want. I don't know if Spencer's like, oh, I don't don't put me on blast like that.

[B]

No. Spencer doesn't care.

[A]

But trust me, I interviewed him and his mom.

[B]

He does not care.

[A]

I'm like, everyone's personalities make most. Makes so much sense when you meet. Like, Spencer's mom is hilarious.

[B]

She's so I. I really related to Spencer's mom a lot. She just reminded me a lot of my mom. She did. Like, she. She was just so comfortable telling stories. And my favorite thing that I learned was, like, I really asked this question, like, oh, is your son or daughter your best friend? And it really was like, a. Kind of a controversial topic because some moms were like, of course.

[A]

And some moms were like, no, I've got my best friend Janet.

[B]

Spencer's mom's like, no. She's like, I love my son, but

[A]

now I have friends.

[B]

She's like, that's weird. And then after, she was like, is it weird that I said that? That's weird. And I was like, no, it's not a problem either way. But it's so funny to see the difference between moms.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

And, like, my. I relate to that because I think my mom would be the same. And then I feel like me as a mom would be like, that interesting. Like, I don't think my son's gonna be my best friend.

[A]

I. Yeah. Yeah. That's not something I don't think my mom would.

[B]

Cause what if I'm like, I have a. I have a bump in a place, like, what am I gonna do?

[A]

I think my mom would say, like, no, she has her best friend. Like, that's like, someone she hangs out with. That's her best friend.

[B]

Yes.

[A]

Her sons are like. They're friends. We're obviously like. I understand saying yes to that, though.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

That's just like a how you view it type of situation.

[B]

Yeah. It's like, I want to. I want to, like, you know, travel with my son. I want to do these really cool experiences. I want to, like, read together. I want to do all these really fun things, But I also want to, like, be his parent.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

For me. And like, I said, there's, like, real. No, like, I talked to some moms, and they're like, oh, we're best friends. And it was, like, a really cool relationship that they had, because I think it has to do with, like, upbringing and all that stuff. But it was so funny how that one question was kind of like, oh, we are split on this.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

And it really. It was really cool to interview some moms because it made me think about, like, oh, what do I want to be like as a mom? And they have like years of experience.

[A]

Totally.

[B]

It's.

[A]

Wow. I mean, it's the weirdest thing that, like, because, you know, you don't really comprehend it. I was talking to someone who is a parent, but he's like in his 60s. This is a few years ago. And he was talking about how it's like so weird that he's like, yeah, like the majority of your relationship with your kid is when they're an adult. And I was like, it's such a weird, like, I'm like, yeah, like this to me, like you have a kid and it's like, but they're only a kid for so long and then they're, you know, after 18, like, you know, the hope is that you spend so much of your life like you're adults, just like, you know each other like that. And that's so weird.

[B]

Someone literally just said this to me and it really does put things into perspective when I'm so in it, you know, my son is a baby and it really puts into perspective, like, what is important right now. And for me right now is like, any chance I can get. I want to spend time with my son, but not only just like, spend time with him, but be really, really present. Like I was thinking you asked, you and Selena asked me a question, and I know we're gonna do this later, but it was just like, what's something that really surprised me as being a mom? I forget the exact question, but it was like, I do not simply do not get bored watching him play. Like, and I thought that I, you know, we've all babysat some kids randomly when we were teenagers. Or maybe that was just me. My mom was like, you're babysitting this family? I'm like, what? I'm 10. Oh, truly.

[A]

You're babysitting these 12 year olds. I'm 10 years old.

[B]

You're sitting babysitting these kids and you're like, I am bored out of my mind.

[A]

Totally.

[B]

But with my son, I could watch him play for. So I'm like, it's just so freaking cute. And you never think that you would, you would do that. It's. It's. It's really, really cool. But yeah, I. So someone said that it's like they're going to be adults for so long.

[A]

I know.

[B]

And every phase of their, you know, kid life and I'm. And I mean phase by like month or two weeks.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

It just keeps getting better. It's really cool.

[A]

Really?

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

It's been so cool to see, like, you and H are such an incredible team. And like, it reminds me of my brothers because so when my brothers had kids, I remember always being like, I feel like so many people in our parents generations talked about kids where it's like, oh, wait till you have kids.

[B]

What a nightmare.

[A]

Then everything's over. Your life done, your body's done.

[B]

Shut the doors on your sex life.

[A]

Yeah. It's just like, okay, you're never gonna have fun ever again. Yeah.

[B]

Literally.

[A]

But my brothers, they had kids and like, it's just like, oh, life didn't stop. And it. They. They kind of. In my conversation with them, they're like, oh, yeah, it's fine. And I. But you know what?

[C]

I.

[A]

At least the through line with them. And then you. Is like, you and your partner are such incredible teams and you guys have each other's backs, and I don't think a lot of people have that. Yeah. And I think that's what really is hard. Right? Like, is like so many. So many husbands and stuff are just not like, pick helping out. And like, I know that's. It's the case in different ways, but like, I think there's in reading Reddit stories at least, which is such a ridiculous thing to bring up. But like, so many situations where it's parents, it's like, oh, my God, so many people just are not a good team. It's.

[B]

It's.

[A]

They're not respecting each other. And then you get into that.

[B]

Yes, it is. So that it is like, really the team. And I think. I think unfortunately, it's like, circumstances, it's timing. But, But I did a, A postpartum, like, therapy group, which, if you're a new mom, I highly recommend it. It was really, really amazing. It was like a bunch of other moms, like, in it. I'm talking like two weeks in it, three weeks in it. And the biggest things I learned is that everyone is experiencing. Everyone's experiencing something different. But like, sometimes it's like, okay, the, The. The. The partner, the husband or the father, whatever, is like, doesn't know how to handle or they're not around or they're struggling. But then it's also like, sometimes the mom gets really scared and worried and they have control and they, they. They kind of like, kind of sometimes like gatekeep a little bit of like, okay, well, I'll just do it. I'll just do it. I'll just do it. So the. Sometimes the baby never makes the bond and then they get resentful because the husband's like, she doesn't even know the baby doesn't even know me. And like, it's so layered and complicated. And it's like, it's so easy to be like, well, he wasn't around or she wasn't around, but it's like, it is so layered and complicated. But I realized the biggest thing is, like, people just don't want to feel alone. They don't want to feel, like, lost and confused. And you need so much support when you're raising one baby. Yeah. Imagine having twins or triplets. Like, oh, my God, so much support. And I really got really lucky. Like, I have a very, very supportive partner and we're just on the same wavelength. Yeah, it just, like, the timing worked out and I feel really, really grateful for it because I can't even imagine. I think it would be so hard. But, like, single moms out there, my God, they deserve. They deserve everything. They deserve the world because they're doing all that while also making a good life for their kids while also doing it all. And it's like, well, in this day

[A]

and age, like, everybody has to continue working. Like, you can't, like, raise. Like, you. You get like, jobs will be like, yeah, we'll give you two weeks off.

[B]

It's like, when I was pregnant, people in the UK were like, so do you get like nine months? So do you get like.

[A]

So if you get five years off, like, we do, you get like 10

[B]

months to, like, fuck off? Do you get, like, time to, like, you know, off?

[A]

It's like, I don't know if you have read up about how things are going in this country.

[B]

I'm back in diapers, honey. I'm wearing diapers and I'm going back to work. No, I'm just kidding. This episode of Smoshmouth is sponsored by zocdoc. I've scheduled all my appointments for the rest of the year.

[A]

Sorry, you did what?

[B]

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[A]

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[B]

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[A]

Ms. Productive over here.

[B]

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[A]

Oh, don't you worry. I love Zocdoc. I was notorious for pushing off doctor's appointments for so long until I finally downloaded the app and then I had all my doctor's appointments set up.

[B]

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[A]

Back to the show.

[B]

I really wish I didn't look up

[A]

and look at you. I know it's a lot. It's a lot to behold. No, it's insane.

[B]

It's what it takes.

[A]

A full community. To my mom.

[B]

I talked to my mom, and she went back to work really early because they needed her. And it's like, you really, really need time. You need time for your mind. And I just. I really wish people would take, like, mental health more seriously and would educate more new moms about, like, this is a lot, and what you're feeling is normal and you are not alone. And I just. I wish there was, like, one handbook of resources for, like, you're a new mom. Welcome. And it, like, opens, and it's all. It's everything.

[A]

Just, like, truly a guide.

[B]

Just pictures.

[A]

A tutorial guide.

[B]

Yeah, because it's just, like, you really have to seek out information.

[A]

Yeah, but it's not easy, man. Yeah, like, it's so hard. I mean, dumb comparisons. Like, it's hard to find, like, valid information on any. Anything nowadays. It's so weird how with the Internet, there was a time when it truly was, like, you could Google things. You could find the resources that you need. And now we're in an era where it's so much harder to find the right information.

[B]

Yeah. And you really realize it when your mom tries to give you advice about being a mom. And my mom gives me great advice, but sometimes she's like, you don't need a bassinet. Just get, you know, a dresser, and you open one of the drawers and

[A]

dig a hole, make sure it's a wide hole, throw them in the middle, and they won't be able to get out. Surely.

[B]

She's like, just, just. I mean, she did tummy time, like, day four of life. She was like. And I'm grateful that she did because he Was like, up and about. And some moms are like, how did he do that? I'm like, my mom flipped him on his, like, flipped him upside down. Like, day, God. So every. It's like.

[A]

And it's all. And so much like, you get so much advice, I'm assuming, but it's all anecdotal. It's just like, there's no, like, research. It's not like, oh, well, actually, this research is just like, well, what we did is this.

[B]

And every baby is different.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

And I will say my mom's advice is very funny. And like, then I'm also married to someone who's not from this country. His mom's advice was hilarious. She had, like, advice about vodka. Like, it's just, you know, give the baby vodka. There are, There are so many. There's so many different. I know are so many different things. And. But I will say, and I don't know if most moms feel this, but like, you, there's like a little voice inside you. Your intuition is very strong. It's like, no. Or it's like, yep. Or it's like, this is what we should do. And you kind of just do that.

[A]

So interesting.

[B]

Yeah. It's like you can read a thousand books.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

But really, when it happens, you. It's your own baby.

[A]

It's a constant 24 7.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

I do think, I feel that whenever people criticize moms for just any sort of like, slip up or anything, I'm like, please. It is A. It's 247 for years.

[B]

And also they're figuring it out.

[A]

And you're exhausted.

[B]

You can read a million books, but it's like your baby's doing something different. They have a rash that you're like, where did you get that, buddy?

[A]

Brand new person. Yeah. No, it's true. Because every person is completely unique. So you're faced with completely unique problems. Yes, they're similar, but it's going to be its own version of it. It's. That's so infinitely complicated.

[B]

That's so wild. But like, you know, our moms are. Our moms are boomers. So they have like their own.

[A]

How do you feel about people who say, I see it get brought up on the Internet? People who are like, who use kind of being a parent whenever anyone complains about anything in the world and they go, well, try having kids.

[B]

I really don't like it. And, you know, I think early on the early days, I was like, I wish I had time. And it's like, okay.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

And when People used to sit and be like, I didn't tell you to do this. I didn't tell you to have kids and not have time. So I had to, like, catch myself. Because you're so tired. And someone's like, oh, my God, it was so fun. We went out for drinks and wine, and you're like, oh, I wish I could do it. And it sucks. It's like, I don't enjoy it. I don't enjoy hearing it. I don't enjoy when my little voice does that too, because it's just like, this is. This is your decision. Like, commit 100% to it. But I think what I hear when people do that is like, oh, they need a break.

[A]

Totally. Oh, they're exhausted.

[B]

They're exhausted. They need some time off, and they're not getting enough support. There's not enough balance.

[A]

Right. Yeah. And I think my view on it as someone who doesn't have kids is, like, when people say, like, I'll try having kids, I'm like, I know, I know. I probably. I'd be more tired. Try having kids. But I'm also, like, in the sense that, like, I. I understand that having a kid is probably the most exhausting thing on the planet, but also the most rewarding thing. So, like, it is exhaustion for something. Like, there's nothing really to compare it to, but it's like, you know, running a marathon is exhausting, but you're doing it because you wanted to, and it's rewarding in that way.

[B]

It's like you're working. You are. You are home, and you are doing labor, like, in the best way possible. But, like, you are working so hard. You're doing labor. You're like. You're feeding them, you're cleaning up after, you're taking a bath. You're. You're changing their diaper. You're putting them in. In their night thing. You're putting them in the sleep sack. You're getting them calm. And that's just one hour of the day.

[A]

Right.

[B]

So it's like. And then it's just the most amazing. Aha. Moments of your life. You grow a lifetime by being a new parent. It's really, really unbelievable. But if you. If you're not present, you're gonna miss it.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

You're gonna miss the phase that you're in, and then you're gonna grieve the old phase. And while you're grieving the old phase, the new phase is starting.

[A]

Right.

[B]

It's like the wildest experience of my life.

[A]

Totally.

[B]

It's really, really cool. But yeah, I think if I listen to everyone in the world, I would.

[A]

You kind of have to take your own.

[B]

You really do. Because there are a lot of people out there that's like, oh, good luck.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Like. But my mom, my mom loved having kids. My mom had a very, very wonderful, positive outlook on it and she traveled a lot with us and yeah, we were very lucky. So, like, I had, I. I came from that. So I got to have that.

[A]

Totally.

[B]

And my sisters both love being parents.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

So I got to have that. So I don't know what it would be like if I had the opposite.

[A]

Yeah, I mean, I feel for people. I know there's obviously countless situations where people have children unplanned, and that's a tough situation. I. And it's what makes me feel so bad that I feel like societally it's, it is so hard because it is so expensive and nothing is set up in our society to make it easier. It almost feels like it's funny because, like, you read all these headlines where it's like, oh, the government wants people to have more kids, whatever, but it's like, well, everything in our day to day lives tells us not to. It's wild because it's so hard and so expensive and people are just trying to stay afloat in general.

[B]

It's so weird.

[A]

And so like, people want to have kids. They of course do. But it's like, my God, it's you. You have to set aside everything for it. And I, I feel like every time I read up on like how expensive anything for babies and children are, I'm like, oh my God, they're that. It's that expensive.

[B]

Like, you know what's weird is like, it is. And then it like, has anything been

[A]

surprisingly not expensive or what has been surprisingly expensive and what has been surprisingly not as expensive as you thought it

[B]

would be surprisingly expensive is formula. Oh, my God.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Like, you know, breastfeeding and pumping, that's a whole other journey because you have to, unless insurance gives it to you for a little bit. And sometimes that happens. You have to buy this contraption that is so expensive. But there's like this cool, like, mom thing where people really give away a lot of mom stuff and it is so epic. But like formula, like, oh my God, blew me out of the water.

[A]

It's so expensive. Do we know? I mean, I guess there's like a

[B]

lot of vitamins and minerals and they want to make.

[A]

I don't know. I guess it's like, I Think it's kind of bullshit that that's even something we pay for. Like, I'm just like, hey, that's for babies. Maybe that should. Maybe we should all chip in. And that should be for free.

[B]

Trust me. I'm like, how are we all born? We were all babies, and, like, we have to pay for everything. So that was really expensive. And then also, like, we. I got really lucky that my husband loves making Cole's food. Like, he loves making it. It's like, a fun process for him. He loves, like, storing it and making it, and he makes our food and stuff. But I. We went on, like, a trip, and I was like, oh, let me go and get the pouches. It's, you know, whatever, Easy. And I was like, what? I thought the pouches were expensive. To me, they were like, the food pouches. Oh, I thought they were really expensive. It's just like. I don't know. All of it's expensive, but it's like, that.

[A]

That stuff pisses me off.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

I'm just like, baby food is expensive. I'm like, childcare. I'm just like, come on, man.

[B]

Nannies, daycare. But you just do it, you know?

[A]

Well, you. You have no choice.

[B]

You just do it.

[A]

I'm saying, like, I'm criticizing.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

The thing at large.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

Just that I'm like, this is only for babies. Maybe we should do everything we can to make this not as expensive. I know, because. Oh, this is only for babies.

[B]

And now I'm thinking, like, I have. I've got a big baby. Like, he's a big boy. And I'm thinking, six two. He's six two already. It's crazy.

[A]

When you're at the park, people are like, hey, does he want to play pickup basketball? He's easy. He's like, no, I'm with my mom. With. I can't right now. I'm with my mom.

[B]

I always get surprised because if I have friends come over and hold him, they're like, how's your back? I'm like, it hurts, man.

[A]

Struggling.

[B]

It really hurts. Like, I. I don't know what to say, but he is a big boy, so I'm just thinking about when he gets older, how much food am I going to have to have in the house?

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Like, damn.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Things. Things. Things surprise me. And then things are actually weirdly. This is going to sound weird, but things are actually easier than I thought they would be in a weird way.

[A]

Okay.

[B]

Yeah. I thought. I thought everything was going to, like, be really, really, really hard, and things are really hard, but some things are like, oh, okay. That worked.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Cool.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

I think you are someone, though. I mean, from. From everything I've seen and talking to you, you are so good at, like, cherishing the good things, and I think that helps you. And I think a lot of. A lot of the, like, older generations that we experienced growing up, really, like, they would. They got addicted to negativity in ways. And I know that's. I'm trying not to say that about parents when I don't have a kid, but, like, we grew up around it so much.

[B]

Definitely.

[A]

And I think it, like, for so many millennials, I think a lot of us were, like, having kids was a scary thing.

[B]

Definitely.

[A]

We were convinced in so many parts of the world of, like, oh, this is gonna be the worst thing. Yeah.

[B]

You know, you're coming home late, and your mom's like, I have been up.

[A]

I didn't experience this.

[B]

You haven't? My mom would be like this. She'd be, like, asleep on the couch, like, and then I'd come home. She wasn't asleep.

[A]

She was like, I have been awake all. All night long.

[B]

Like, I. My mom was just like, how dare you? And I'm like, I. I don't want that. Like, she just felt like her heart was being torn out all the time.

[A]

Because you were not.

[B]

Whatever. I was home late for, like, two seconds.

[A]

What the fuck, Mom?

[B]

Truly, I was home late one time. The cops drove me home. Like, it wasn't that big of a deal.

[A]

Yeah, they gave you a ride.

[B]

They gave me a ride home. He was my DARE officer. It's fine.

[A]

He gave me drugs.

[B]

Not even kidding. But, like, I get it. My mom had four girls. That is hard. A lot of, like, mind games and stuff, but, like, it's. Yeah, I just was like, oh, that's so hard. But then I realized, oh, this is my own life. This is my own experience. And I got really lucky. Like, my husband is just, like, down for an adventure. He's just like, yep, hard work. He's like, I'm in. He's like, hard things. He's like, I'm in. And he is the most patient man ever, because I'm like. But at the end of the day, it's just like, we enjoy our son so much. We love our time with him so much. It's just like. It's just so much fun. So, like, the little things, when I get kind of stressed about it, like, well, what is he gonna eat next? And he's like, figure it out. I got it.

[A]

But, yeah, and I think probably so much is easier, like I said earlier, of, like, you guys can rely on each other. And I think that's also, like, it's just really seems to be the case with, like, children. Of, like, having people you can rely on.

[B]

It's really important. I. I'm just grateful I'm not doing it alone. Like, it's really important. I feel very lucky, and I feel super fortunate. And, like, I also didn't go into having. Being a parent of, like, it is a. It is. It is a. It is a 100% guarantee. I think I went in being like, I hope that I can. Yeah, I hope that my body can. I hope that I'm fortunate enough. Like, I just feel like we. We kind of need to consider that it's not. It's not a guarantee for everybody. It is. It is a privilege.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

It's a privilege to be able to have a child and afford a child and have a partner who can help you. And I think. I think I just, like, I got really, like, on that. Before I had kids, I was like, I hope that I can. And it really bothered me when people would be like, when are you? And I know that bothers a lot of people.

[A]

Yeah, I really do. I think it is really great that so many people our age are being like, oh, do I not? Do I want a kid? Like, it's just like, hey, if you have the privilege of having that moment of being like, do I really want that? It's like, unless you really want it, like, you don't have to.

[B]

I'm in full support of people who are like, I don't want a kid. I'm like, great. Yeah, you do not need to have a kid. It is a privilege and an honor. And I think back in the day, like, our parents, it was like. It was part of the list of, like, things they had or needed to do. I think a lot of them wanted to do it, but it's very. It's. It's very cool to be a mom and then see my mom be a grandma.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Like, it's. It's very generationally, if you. If you want it and you decide to do it, you enter another level of, like, life of, like, human. It is so overwhelmingly emotional to watch your mom with your. With your baby. It is like, oh, and it's also so funny.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Because you watch her do, like, the weird. My mom has had this, like, song that she does to every grandchild. She'll be like, check to Boston chat Chat to Lynn. Watch out. And she says the name, and then she's. Don't fall in. And then she, like, flips them.

[A]

Is that only her?

[B]

So I think it's like, a song.

[A]

Okay. I don't know, like, a Boston thing

[B]

to look it up, but, like, all these little songs that you like, kind of.

[A]

You, like, your. Your childhood comes back. Like, she did that when you were a baby.

[B]

Yeah. She's like. It's really amazing to see. And you're also just, like. You feel like you're, like, outside of, like, a snow globe, like, looking in. It's so weird.

[A]

Wow. It's really cool.

[B]

It's really, really cool.

[A]

Yeah, it's. It sounds like such an insane experience, man, but.

[B]

And your mom's a. Your mom's a grandma?

[A]

Yes. Yeah. I have nieces and nephews, and.

[B]

I mean, is your mom, like, different as a grandma, or is she the same?

[A]

I. I. She's definitely got a different vibe to her with the. With the grandkids. I mean, they're all. The grandkids are all, like. They're all getting into, like, middle school now. It's crazy to think it happens so fast. It all happens so fast. But, I mean, she. She's, like, stoked. She, like, loves just, like, spending any time with them.

[B]

But it's kind of funny to see your gr. Maybe it's just my mom. She, like, tries to lay down the law sometimes with them, and I'm like, good luck, buddy.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Like, she's gonna get you.

[A]

But I'll tell you what, it's also fascinating, like, with my nieces and nephews, like, how different they are, and they grew up in, like, the same situation. Like, they all, like, grew up together, but I'm just like, wow. Like, same parenting style, same everything, but just, you are a whole person. Like. And I do believe in both nature and nurture. I think both of them play huge parts, but it's just, like, fascinating that I'm just like, what? Who would have predicted? Like, all right. But it's. I love it. Like, I love seeing, like, unique personalities come out of people and stuff, and I'm really excited for when they're all adults, you know? Like, I think that is so fun.

[B]

That's gonna be really fun and cool.

[A]

Oh, yeah. Just like, oh, cool. You get to hang out with these people.

[B]

Are you gonna be, like, the uncle that's, like, you can call me at any time?

[A]

I mean, I think I'm that, like.

[B]

You know what I mean?

[A]

I can be that. Yeah, like, absolutely.

[B]

I had an aunt that was like, if you don't want to tell your mom where you are, you want to call me? And I never did because I was like, you don't even live in this state.

[A]

Yeah. Like, I don't know what I could really offer them, but. And luckily my brothers and my sister in laws are so, so cool that I.

[B]

They are. I met them.

[A]

Yeah, you have met them.

[B]

I met them in Denver.

[A]

It was very cool, but they're very chill. But I really just, like, I'm very grateful. Like, I'm very lucky that my family's dynamic is all very chill. And I think it's gonna be that way forever. I don't foresee drama really occurring, but very lucky.

[B]

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[A]

Oh, really? When was that?

[B]

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[A]

Back to the show.

[B]

Let's do it, buddy.

[A]

Yeah. All right, Cool. So we got confirmation that that is a real song. Trot trot to Boston.

[B]

I think it is.

[A]

Yeah, that makes sense. She's been singing it by The Black Eyed Peas.

[B]

Her and Fergie are really tight.

[A]

You know what is really fun with, like, kids is eventually being able to, like, play video games with them or just, like, shared interests or whatever.

[B]

Oh, my God. H and I are like, it's so cool. We're not even debating about it. But H is like, he's going to play video games.

[A]

No, no. There is simply nothing you can do to stop that in this day and

[B]

age, which is so hard. Like, what?

[A]

He's going. That is literally the world now. It will be impossible.

[B]

Do you know what? Fine. But you know what I really want? I want to read, like, really epic. I want to. I want to start a series with my son, and he can start to read and read, like, really epic series with him.

[A]

Oh, yeah.

[B]

Like, every night we do, like, a few pages.

[A]

Oh, absolutely. No, that's the best thing to do.

[B]

That's my dream. Like, how old can he be until we start, like, reading Lord of the Rings or something?

[A]

Lord of the Rings might take a bit bit. Because Lord of the Rings might just bore him when he's a kid, but there's tons, dude. Like, he'll hit a certain age where, like.

[B]

Yes.

[A]

I don't think he is to be that, like, there's plenty of really cool, like, children's books. But when he gets to, like, I don't know, like, somewhere between seven and nine years old, you could probably be reading, like, Percy Jackson and cool stuff like that.

[B]

I'm just so excited to, like, introduce him to that nerd culture that I'm into. Like, sci fi, dragons, witches.

[A]

Totally. I'd be shocked if he's not into that stuff.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

I mean, unless he's, like, rebellious and because you guys are nerds, he's like,

[B]

no, no, I think he's into it because I always do a lot of weird voices and he likes it. My new voice is like, what is it? That's a spice.

[A]

Oh, and he loves that.

[B]

He loves it.

[A]

Yes. You.

[B]

You.

[A]

Because you do, like, a bunch of different characters.

[B]

I do a bunch of different characters. The interrogation has stopped. He's not into it anymore.

[A]

You're not into.

[B]

I'm like, where were you Friday night? He doesn't like it.

[A]

I do. Have we talked about that on Smosh Mouth?

[B]

I don't think so.

[A]

Yeah. So you were interrogating him for a long time.

[B]

I don't know what it is, but he likes to be a little spooked.

[A]

Yeah. He like to see likes, we scared.

[B]

He's like, where were you Friday night?

[A]

And he's like, huh?

[B]

Yeah. He loves to be. I wasn't anywhere, so I used to do interrogation. And then I would do like, are

[A]

you a traitor or are you a faithful? See, I'm laughing at that. Everybody finds that.

[B]

Loved that so much.

[A]

But he. He likes to be accused.

[C]

Yes.

[B]

And now I go, are you a spicy.

[A]

Wow. And he loves that.

[B]

He loves it.

[A]

Oh, my God.

[B]

I don't know what it is. It's like. My husband and I call it the New Laugh Unlocked. We're like, new Laugh Unlocked. Because he really. He. He's. He moves on pretty quick. So it's like, interrogation only lasted, like, a week. You got to keep Trailers Lasted a week.

[A]

You got to keep coming up with new material. Yes.

[B]

All the time.

[A]

That's brutal.

[B]

All the time. But what will always get him is. I'm gonna get you. Oh, he flips out.

[A]

Does he, like, run away? He's like.

[B]

And then he goes.

[A]

He starts crawling. I'm not even kidding.

[B]

I go, I'm gonna get you to go. And he goes crazy sometimes. One time he went so hard, he, like, kind of hit his head on the floor. And I was like, don't react, don't react, don't react. And then he gets up and he goes. And I'm like. And then he goes, okay, well, I guess it's fine. But I love it. I go, I'm gonna get you. And then when H does it, he does it, like, a little too scary.

[A]

I'm get him. He literally goes, I'm gonna get you.

[B]

And Cole's like.

[A]

He's like, no, no.

[B]

Crawls up me. Aw. And I'm like, babe, you're scaring him. And he's like, but I'm gonna get him. I wanna get him. But he does it too high up. See? Levels matter.

[A]

Your six, five husband literally. Arms outstretched. I'm going to get you. H does what you should do to scare off a mountain lion.

[C]

No, he actually does.

[B]

He'll go, rah. Like that. And Cole's like. Sometimes he's down. But I'm like, you have to get on his level or you scare him too much.

[A]

Cause you're doing, like, a sinister.

[B]

I'm doing it like, here. I'm like. So I do this.

[A]

He likes more of, like, a goblin.

[B]

I go, I'm gonna get.

[A]

He's doing, like, like, yeti. I'm going to get you. He's doing vampire. He's doing Nosferatu. Yeah. Cole's like. But you said Cole loves scary stuff.

[B]

Cole love scary stuff. And Cole loves, like. Like, going after H. At any time, he'll, like, climb up his head and, like, pull his hair.

[A]

Oh, God.

[B]

He gets.

[A]

Wow.

[B]

Yeah, but it's like, if you're this high and cold. Sound here.

[A]

Oh, yeah.

[B]

Jesus.

[A]

Yeah. It's like, what the.

[B]

Yeah. On his level, man.

[A]

Do you think. How young do you think he'll be when you'll show him, like, a scary movie?

[B]

I think about it all the time. Trust me. I'm like. Because this is weird, but Disney movies for kids nowadays are scary as hell.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

We just had to watch Fantasia.

[A]

Fantasia, Chernobog night on Bald Mountain. That shit rock.

[B]

It was so.

[A]

I love that as a kid.

[B]

And I was like, this is part of our life.

[A]

It is literally hell. He's, like, taking souls from a village is.

[B]

I mean, Hunchback of Notre Dame.

[A]

Oh, yeah. That one's messed.

[B]

That one is probably the most.

[A]

That is probably the most messed up one. But, like, Bambi.

[B]

That was a one and done. When I was a kid, I was like, never again.

[A]

This.

[B]

It was awful. So sad.

[A]

They're all scared.

[B]

Arielle, like, the sea witch.

[A]

Oh, Ursula.

[B]

Yes. But Ariel. I meant Ariel st.

[A]

I don't.

[B]

Why.

[A]

The sea witch felt like it was offensive. I was like, whoa, that's her. Say her name.

[B]

She has.

[A]

She is a. She's a person, sort of. But, yeah, scary.

[B]

I mean, we'll definitely show him scary. I mean, Bar shows me, like, his favorite movie from Bell, and I'm like, that was the scariest thing I've ever seen. So it's like, I definitely want to show him some Disney movies.

[A]

Okay.

[B]

Scary movies are. They're. They're good.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Is that wrong?

[A]

No.

[B]

You need to be a little scared. You can't just have, like, a. Yeah. What was your first scary movie? Do you remember, other than Fantasia? Like, that's just childhood I'm trying to

[A]

think of, like, really what was, like, some of the first scary stuff I watched as a kid. I was very scared. I would get very scared. I'd be like, oh, like, am I gonna get scared? Like, whatever. Depending on the thing.

[B]

Me too.

[A]

But I would watch scary movies. I can't recall, like, what was the first one. All I know is I watched that Goosebumps episode where my phone was ringing. He's like, goosebumps. And someone's like, are you scared? It's me, a vampire. I remember watching that Goosebumps episode the Night of the Living Dummy. And that's what made me scared of dolls for so long, was just that episode of Goosebumps, which isn't scary.

[B]

I'm sorry, but dolls are terrifying.

[A]

Yeah. But then I would see, like, a trailer or, like, a commercial for Chucky. Like, it'd be like, tonight it's seven. It's like, it's child's play. And it'd be like, Chucky. I was like, he looks freaky.

[B]

Chucky.

[A]

I don't like how he looks.

[B]

Chucky is terrifying. Are you afraid of the dark? Did a lot of doll stuff on Nickelodeon, but I think my first, like, classic horror was Psycho. Oh. My dad showed us Psycho when I was young.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

And I remember just being, like, scary. This is weird.

[A]

It's. It's. Yeah.

[B]

It's scary, though, that. And. And the original. It. I remember watching.

[A]

I never watched that one.

[B]

So scary.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Like gutter children. Like, what? So scary.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

So, yeah, I probably won't show him those, but, like. No, I definitely want to show him some Disney.

[A]

There's also some good. I'm trying to think of, like, good pg. Like, scary movies that aren't like that don't have, like, all, like, too much other stuff.

[B]

Princess Bride is. I'm pretty sure, pg.

[A]

Oh, Princess Bride is a perfect movie.

[B]

It's so scary. Boo.

[A]

But there's also. There's also the thing of, like, showing a kid a movie when they're old enough to appreciate it, but you don't

[B]

want them to be too old. Like.

[A]

Right, right. That's like, how do you thread that needle where you show them? That movie adjusts the. Right. You know what I actually think is the age. The media age. And we're about to have a guest on here in a second.

[B]

Yeah, we are.

[C]

Who.

[A]

I think actually is gonna be able to speak to this better than either of us.

[B]

Yeah, probably.

[A]

But I think the age that your favorite things happen, as far as video games, movies, books, all that stuff is eight years old. It's like eight years old. It's like, what was your favorite. What's your favorite childhood TV show? It's like, whatever you watched when you were eight years old.

[B]

Okay.

[A]

And it's like, kind of the same. You know where you see it with. With is Pokemon. You're not going to know what I'm talking about here. But people go, what's your favorite?

[C]

I know.

[B]

Pokemon.

[A]

No, but I mean, like, what's your favorite Pokemon generation? And people go, oh, it's this one. It's like, it's always the one that. When you were 8 years old, what was I.

[B]

What?

[A]

8 to 12 is when movies, TV shows and video games slap harder than they've ever slapped.

[B]

Yeah, I kind of agree with you. I think I watched Psycho when I was 8 and then, like, it, like, I went down the road of, like, Detective Grizzly crime. Well, we should bring on our guest

[A]

so that he should bring on our guest there, cuz at Smosh.

[B]

All right, come on out.

[A]

Yeah. Here's our baby. We have only you and one other person here.

[B]

We only have two parents on Smosh.

[A]

Yeah. Not many.

[B]

And it's me and Alex Aguilar.

[A]

That's right. Alex, come on out here.

[B]

Come on out here, Alex.

[A]

Alex, thank you for joining us.

[C]

Happy to be here.

[A]

Fans have probably not gotten to see you since some of the TNTls where you came out and you slapped people and all sorts of stuff. It was good stuff.

[C]

Garrett rip.

[B]

He's alive.

[A]

By the way. I should let you guys know, Alex has some of the darkest humor here at Smosh.

[B]

It's very, very funny.

[A]

Very funny.

[B]

And he's also a dad.

[A]

He's also a dad. And you were also a massive movie fan. It's like you and. And Luke, who I feel like, have seen just every movie.

[C]

We've gone to the movies together.

[A]

Whoa.

[B]

What is that? Like, does the movie shut down?

[A]

They're like, everybody else, get out of here. We have two pros.

[C]

I think the last movie we watched together was Muppet Treasure island in theaters.

[A]

I've never seen it.

[B]

Okay, so when you were 8, do you think that 8 to 12 is, like, peak media time?

[C]

So you're talking to somebody whose parents literally put them in front of a TV at 2 months old. So I actually.

[A]

There's a parenting technique for you. Awesome.

[C]

Yeah. No, my family, I guess at 2 months old, they're like, all right, there you go. And then they just, like, TV was like, my family for a while because of that, and I'm not raising my son like that at all.

[A]

No, no, no.

[B]

No, you're not.

[C]

Yeah. So I disagree. I think for me, it was around 5 or 6 because of how early everything started.

[A]

Yeah, you were a pro earlier.

[B]

Well, clearly.

[C]

Yeah. So, like, a lot of my favorite shows, like cartoons growing up, were, like, Rocko's Modern Life or hey, Arnold Rocco's modern life. B52s.

[A]

Yeah.

[C]

But, yeah, just from an early age, I was just dropped in front of a TV and then, like, kind of left my own device to watch kid stuff. And then my. When my dad was around and he would watch movies, I grew up on, like, a lot of. I hate to say, like, this. But Mel Gibson, pre.

[A]

Like, hey, that was the era.

[C]

What was the movie? The.

[B]

The Braveheart.

[C]

Not that one. It's the cop one. Oh, my God. It's.

[A]

Oh, I don't know.

[C]

I grew up watching a lot of Lethal Weapon and Die Hard.

[B]

Die Hard, Yeah, of course.

[C]

So I grew up with that because of my dad. And then my. My mom left my dad, so.

[B]

Okay, so you stopped Mel G. After that happened?

[C]

No, my.

[A]

Like, I'm done with Mel Gibson.

[B]

He left Mel Gibson as well. You didn't watch what Women Want with Helen Hunt?

[A]

God, what a classic movie.

[B]

What a classic.

[A]

I remember my mom was watching that. Of course, no such a classic thing would be. My mom would be watching a movie like that or what Lies Beneath. Some movie. And I'd come out and she'd be like, this movie's amazing. So Mel Gibson can hear women's. And I'd be like, yeah, I picked that up from this one scene I'm

[B]

watching, and he's hearing Helen Hunt's thoughts, and then he tries to get with her. He actually paints his nails at one point to try to get into the woman's mind.

[A]

I'm like, oh, my God.

[B]

And I loved it.

[A]

So, Alex, you have a son as well.

[B]

Son.

[A]

Yeah. And you guys, he's a.

[B]

He's. I would say he's about four months older than my son.

[C]

Yes.

[A]

And I feel like talking to both of you. You guys, it's. It seems like it's been chill.

[B]

Yeah. How would you. How would you, like, rate your overall experience as being a parent in one

[C]

word or another scale?

[A]

Thanks for joining us on this podcast. What's going on?

[C]

It's good. There's a lot of, like, highs and a lot of surprising highs and some, like, oh, this is gonna be fun when it's. When it's over situations. Yes, definitely. I actually just came from a trip abroad with. I saw that kid. I. We went to Spain.

[A]

Whoa.

[B]

Okay. Talk to me about that.

[C]

It's.

[A]

He.

[C]

What. The best thing about it was other kids were there, and they were much worse than he was. So comparatively, he was an angel.

[B]

Okay.

[C]

He likes to stare whenever. Like, other kids are, like, doing other son. Like, he just kind of like. Like, it's like, his face. Like, I can do that or, like, am I not allowed to do that? And I just kind of, like, hold him.

[A]

I'm like, don't, don't.

[B]

What was it like traveling to Europe, to Spain with him?

[C]

Honestly, Pretty easy.

[B]

Okay.

[C]

It's. I was afraid that his sleep schedule was Gonna get all messy. And it didn't. He. He slept a good chunk of on the plane just like sprawled on both me and my partner. But then once we got there, it was like pretty easy on the. Now that we're back, his sleep schedule was a little messed up. Like when we first got here, he. He like went to bed and then at 2am he woke up thinking it was the morning, of course. And then it got pushed and as of today. So a few days.

[B]

Yeah.

[C]

Of coming back, he finally went back to his sleep schedule.

[B]

Because you and me are pretty on it about sleep schedules. And that's. That's not every parent that I. I didn't realize that like I, I talk about my sleep schedule. It is just a part of our daily lives. And I didn't realize that not every parent does that.

[C]

I heard the. Where like some parents did have a sleep schedule, but it backfired horribly on them. Like one of my neighbors, I think that's what happened. They like had. They were very strict on their sleep schedule. But then it backfired where like that kid woke up earlier because of that sleep schedule and then their morning started at 4am so let me tell you,

[B]

sleep schedule is literally one of the biggest parts of parenting. It is truly. I think it's one of the biggest parts.

[C]

Yeah.

[B]

Determines your entire day. It's like an Excel navigating for another

[A]

human being's sleep schedule. Just. I'm like, I can barely.

[B]

Well, their sleep schedule, depending on what they do. That depends on your life. Your whole life not even sleeping. But how your day is going to go.

[A]

Yeah. Yeah.

[B]

It's wild.

[A]

How was it for you when you came back to work here, like after being gone?

[C]

So I had. So I came back and then I left again.

[A]

Right.

[C]

So that was my whole thing because I had the parental leave from Smosh and then the. I came back and then the state parental leave. I was able to dip out again and then come back. It was strange because I, I came back and I like. So I left sort of like as a surprise to everyone because I. My son came like a. Like a week early than expected. Like a week or two. And then I kind of like, I was literally setting up meetings for the next day. Like, oh, I'm gonna do this with this freelancer and I'm gonna do this. I'm gonna have this meeting. And then 7 o' clock comes and then my partner's water breaks and. Or not. Well, her water never broke actually. But like she, she was like, I think I'm Ready. And I'm like, okay, cool.

[B]

I have meetings.

[A]

I can't. We can't.

[B]

I have a.

[C]

Well, actually, very funnily, very funny. We had tickets to go see Princess Mononoke that night. And now. And I'm like, are you sure? Because I don't.

[B]

Can I.

[C]

We have an hour before the movie. Just. I gotta make sure.

[A]

We gotta cancel these.

[C]

A list tickets. And we did. We. We canceled the tickets. And then that night, I texted my team and I was like, hey, guys, I'm not coming in tomorrow. I'm. I think I'm done. And. And then I came back and it was pretty okay. It was leaving again because then around that time was Smosh Summer Games. I left during the perfect times. I think when it got hectic for the art department, I was like, ooh, I gotta go. Peaced out. But I think I like my team. And, like, my team was very supportive.

[A]

Oh, yeah.

[C]

Here. So I. It was really easy to come back. And it's still, like, really easy. Not just my team, but, like, smosh.

[B]

I felt the same exact way because you kind of hear horror stories, like, back in the day of, like, oh. Especially for the female. It's like, don't tell them until it's really, like, late in the pregnancy or blah, blah, blah, like, they're going to cut your pay or whatever. And I genuinely felt so supported. Like, it was like, anything you need. Anything you need. In fact, they're like, you could be more of a diva. And I was just like, I. Yeah, okay. But I miss my. I miss my work, and then I miss my. So I found it to be tough. I think if I left again, it would be really hard.

[C]

I think so, too. It's one of those situations where I'm like, I, like, I enjoyed my, like, work from home time before he was born. And then when I got back, I was like, I don't know if I can do this. Like, I don't know. It's. I'm. I'm rambling. But, yeah, it's. I totally understand. Yeah. Yeah.

[B]

It's. It's. It's kind of a wild experience for, you know, the dad and the mom, too. But what I really want to ask is, when are you going to show your son something scary?

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

The answer. And I. I just don't know.

[C]

I. I think my. I was like. When you guys were talking about it, I was like. I think it was four when I watched Child's Play. I watched Chucky when I was four because my mom.

[A]

That makes sense.

[C]

Yeah. I also have like a vague memory of also watching Evil Dead at four, which is great. That's also fun.

[B]

Yeah, that's crazy.

[A]

Were your parents watching it with you?

[B]

No.

[C]

Yeah.

[B]

Yeah.

[C]

My mom had a kick of showing me like horror movies. Like she made me watch The Exorcist at 4 or 5 and it was just like. She was like, haha, look at how funny.

[B]

And I'm like, that really?

[A]

The devil that's real.

[C]

But also, growing up as a Catholic, I was like, yeah, you're watching what?

[A]

No, that is the funniest thing because my, my mom, My family's Catholic, or we were Catholic growing up, but my mom, when we were watching the Exorcist, I remember as a kid, she'd be like, and. And it's crazy. Like this could be like. Yeah, for sure.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

Like.

[B]

No, I. I get it. I get. I also grew up Catholic and the Exorcist was like. My mom was very against my dad showing it to us. My. But my dad was.

[A]

You show it to him, they might get possessed.

[B]

My dad didn't go to church.

[A]

He was like, man, your dad was all into technology.

[B]

Yeah, he didn't care. I don't believe he was like, science is what's happening. Science is scary.

[A]

Aliens are what happened. Yeah, he showed you aliens. He was like, this is real.

[B]

He did.

[A]

There's an old clip. You've probably seen it. There's this old clip from the premiere of Alien when it was in theaters and they're interviewing people as they leave and they interview this guy and he's there with his like 10 year old son. They're like, oh, did you guys enjoy the movies? Like, yeah. And he's like. And you, you think it's appropriate for your 10 year old son? He's like, he's like, I do. Well, he needs to know that this, this could happen out there about Alien. But hey, you know, I don't know.

[B]

I love that.

[A]

It's so funny.

[C]

I've never seen that.

[A]

It's such a classic.

[B]

I need to see that.

[A]

It's this old school clip. This is from the 70s. This guy's got this big old mustache.

[B]

He needs to know what's coming.

[A]

Well, he needs that this could happen. It's like, what the.

[B]

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[A]

Here we go for both of you. Is there a movie that you are so excited to show, like, to watch with your kid?

[C]

I have a. So there's. There's a book that came out like, a few years ago that I was able to get for. For this. Like, it's like from a 24. It's this entire book of, like, growing up, watching movies with your kids.

[A]

Whoa.

[C]

And it starts, like, from age 2. These are the movies you should. You should try to watch with your kid.

[B]

I want this book.

[C]

And literally the first page that opens up for. For year two for, like, when he's two years old is fantastic. Mr. Fox. And I was like, oh, that is great. I didn't think about that one.

[B]

Great movie.

[C]

It's like watching, like, movies and also, like, shorts. I think there's an entire, like, section for the Wallace and Gromit shorts.

[A]

Whoa.

[C]

So I was like, oh, these are. This wouldn't be a bad idea.

[A]

So, like, that's amazing.

[C]

I was thinking about that.

[A]

Fantastic. Mr. Fox is just visually gorgeous.

[C]

Yeah. Or Totoro. I think my. My partner and I are very much into Ghibli movies and.

[A]

Oh, yeah. Well, you are.

[B]

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

[C]

And yeah, it's like Ponyo or Totoro

[A]

would be like, those are incredible.

[C]

Yeah.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

I have no idea.

[A]

Have you never seen Ponyo or Totoro?

[B]

No, I haven't.

[A]

You should watch them with when. When Cole's the right age.

[B]

I would like to. I think H has. I would like to watch that. I would like to watch, like, really beautiful, fantastical movies. Like, fantastic. Mr. Fox sounds amazing, but there's. There's a movie.

[C]

Watership Down.

[B]

I mean, yeah, I grew up with, like, older, older movies. Like, I watched the Secret Garden, and that movie's really sad and dark.

[A]

I think Courtney showed me that movie, and I was like, oh, my God.

[B]

It's really.

[A]

Damn.

[B]

Yeah, okay. It's really dark.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

But like, Fern Gully. Fern Gully is essentially Avatar, but animated.

[A]

Oh, I don't know why. I just remembered a scary movie I watched when I was a kid. Small Soldiers.

[C]

Wait, that's his Gremlins with toys. Wait, the Gremlins is also another movie that I watched too young.

[A]

But I didn't watch Gremlins until recently. I was like, damn, this is not for kids.

[B]

Small Soldiers.

[A]

Small Soldiers.

[B]

So funny.

[A]

It's so funny. But it's kind of a relic of the past. Like, it does not. Nobody talks about it anymore. No, but it's ridiculous. Super young Kirsten Dunst.

[C]

The last person I talked to about that movie was actually Luke Baker, so.

[A]

Yeah, that makes sense.

[B]

That makes sense. Yeah. I don't know. I really do also want to show him Fantasia.

[A]

Oh, Fantasia is amazing.

[B]

You know Fantasia? Yeah.

[C]

That's a movie that I was considering showing him as his first Disney movie.

[A]

Yeah. I'm being honest, because it's just visuals. It's just. And it's symphony, and it's so.

[B]

And the people consider it.

[A]

We have a bunch of questions. Right.

[B]

I have the questions right here because we. And H actually answered some of these. Okay, this. I think this is a really good question. And I'll read H's answer, and then I want to hear yours. What's a super tiny life hack that makes a huge difference with a newborn? His answer is not really tiny, but we. We actually bought a second freezer.

[A]

Okay, that's.

[B]

It's not a tiny life hack, but this is what he put in here.

[A]

You have a second freezer.

[B]

We bought a second freezer. Our. My mom asked, like, my. My parents asked what they could do to help, and H was like, we need a second freezer. And I was like, no, we don't. It was the greatest gift, really. It was the best thing ever because we meal prepped for weeks out. We did so many, like, breakfast burritos, quiches, like, breakfast sandwiches, and we put it in the freezer so that When I was on maternity leave for all the many hours, that's what we were eating. That was, like, the greatest thing. And for me, my. My greatest life hack. And I think a lot of people know this is every corner in every room that you have or, you know, in little. In, like, little corners, just put, like, a little area that has some toys in it when they start crawling, so

[A]

that in every room, you just have a little bit of something.

[B]

Just a little bit. And I remember my friend told me this, and I was like, no, I'm not doing that. The toys are gonna stay in one place. And then I started, like, we have a bookshelf, right? And I emptied out the bottom part, and I just put some blankets, some books, and like, a little thing that has, like, fun little toys or whatever, and then a map, and. And I just did that in, like, little corners. And it's so great because it's like. Like, they can go to those little spots in the house.

[A]

That's amazing.

[B]

So that's. That's my tiny life hack. But my husband wrote a very big.

[A]

Yeah, a second freezer.

[B]

But he's a. He's a. He's a food person.

[A]

No, I mean, you've talked about how he Meal food person, and that's amazing.

[B]

Alex.

[A]

Alex, was there anything that you.

[C]

I think for our life hack, it just. It depends on, like, the opportunities. But knowing other parents with babies who are, like, maybe a year older. Oh, getting all that, like, getting diapers. I think that was our. Our big thing where, like, we. We. My partner has a friend whose baby, like, just went through the diaper. Like, ages pretty fast. Like, by the time we were ready for. For our child, that baby was already at size three or four. So we, like, her. Her friend was just like, we have all these boxes of Huggies. So here you go. So we still have Huggies in our closet.

[A]

Like, wow.

[C]

Size four, ready to go. And it's like, all right. And that's her. That's her hack.

[B]

And you gave me diapers.

[C]

I did give you diapers. I forgot about that.

[B]

Yeah. Diapers is such a hack. Honestly, any. Any parent or family that, you know, just be in contact with them, because they inevitably have. All of our stuff is secondhand. They inevitably have stuff for you.

[C]

Yeah.

[B]

And diapers is. I mean, you need them. You need a thousand.

[C]

Yeah. Because I think we go to Costco for. We've run out of the diapers that we had for. For that size. So we're like, we go to Costco, and it's like, 40 bucks for a box. So we're like, all right, well, it's amazing.

[A]

How many diapers does a baby go through in, like, a week?

[B]

Depends on the age.

[C]

Yeah.

[B]

When they are newborns. 10.

[A]

10 diapers a week.

[B]

So 10 diapers a day?

[A]

10 diapers a day.

[C]

Yeah.

[A]

So 70 a week.

[C]

Yeah. Because we did the math also while we were in Spain. We're like, how many diapers is he going through right now? A day? And it's like, seven. And that's including the night diaper. Yeah.

[A]

Yeah. Whoa.

[C]

That's.

[B]

Yeah, that's, like, now.

[A]

Oh, my God.

[C]

Yeah.

[A]

That's crazy. I knew it was a lot. I was like, I know. It's gonna be a ton. It's just like.

[B]

And it's crazy how many are in,

[A]

like, a big package that you buy.

[C]

50 something.

[A]

Yeah. Oh. So it's not even covering a week.

[C]

So we buy, like, whenever Costco has those deals, like, buy two or like, this. This one has, like, $10 off. Like, we. We look at the limit of, like, you can only buy three per person. I'm like, all right, gonna go in this one time, get them, go out, and then come right back in to buy another.

[A]

Yeah. Oh, my God.

[C]

That's a Costco trip.

[B]

Yeah. That's also a life hack. Literally, it's just like, get whatever you can from people that, you know.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Okay. What's something that you experienced that you weren't prepared for at all?

[A]

So that he would talk immediately?

[B]

He just.

[C]

He spoke to me in a different language.

[A]

Hello, Alex.

[B]

Hello, Alex.

[C]

When he was little, I think the sheer fear of, like, I'm gonna this up. Like, whenever he would, like, like, like, nestle up to me, like, like, under my chin, I'd be like, oh, that's cute. And then the. The fear in the back of my head, I'm like, oh, I'm gonna press the soft spot. I'm gonna. I'm gonna press the soft spot. And it's just, like, finding out about these little things that are, like, that are a little, like, dangerous because he's, like, fragile. And I'm like, I can't be trusted with this guy.

[B]

I relate to that so much. I. I call them intrusion of thoughts.

[A]

The.

[B]

The intrusive thoughts. I had some really weird ones. I had weird ones about dogs. I had nightmares about random dogs that I don't even know that would, like, eat him. I just had that thought. Like, I. I. I, like, had these thoughts of, like, I love you so much. And then my brain would automatically Think of, like, the worst thing that could happen to him.

[C]

It was the same thing with my cats, where I'm. I was like, I love my cats to death. But then I, like, I would look at my cats, be very wary of him, and I'm like, oh, no, this is this. The intrusive thought was like, they're gonna. They're gonna, like, try to slice him up with, like, the paws.

[B]

Yep.

[C]

But now, like, a year later, I'm like, oh, no. Luke is gonna pull.

[B]

The intrusive thoughts start to like. But I was. I agree. I was not prepared for how intense they were. H wrote, I was not prepared at all for how good the sleep quality was, considering everyone else's experience. My husband's up having a blast, let me tell you.

[A]

He's having said. Your husband's basically making it sound like he's sleeping better since having a kid.

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He's sleeping great, I think, because he's

[A]

going to bed just like, oh, like, he's so exhausted.

[B]

Yes.

[A]

Wow.

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And he thought, like, we hear from everyone, like, you're never gonna sleep. And in the beginning, it is kind of like that. You don't actually. It's crazy what you can get done with no sleep. But then you do actually start. If you do the sleep schedule, you do actually start to sleep.

[C]

So for us, we, like, had an alarm because we had to feed him.

[B]

Yes.

[C]

In the beginning, we have to feed him every two or three hours.

[B]

Same.

[C]

So we had an alarm ready, and we would be the ones waking up before he did.

[B]

Yep.

[C]

So same like, it was just. It was our schedule that was, like, it was because of us.

[B]

And did your. Did your, like, parents disagree with it? Did they say anything about it?

[C]

They didn't disagree with it. They're like. I think their biggest disagreement was like, why is he sleeping in the same bedroom as you guys? And maybe that's why you guys are sleeping. I was like, well, it's a whole thing. Yeah. Like, that's.

[B]

People do. People do what works for them. It's a whole thing.

[A]

Yeah, man.

[C]

But we slept well. We still sleep well. Like, it's. That's one of those things where, like, everyone tells you, like, you're never gonna sleep. I literally had a talk with a freelancer today, and, like, how's your sleep schedule? Did you sleep at all? I'm like, yeah, I'm still sleeping fine.

[A]

Yeah. Yeah.

[B]

So am I. I think that's why he.

[A]

I. I wonder, though, too, some people. Cause I know we've had this convo on a show before of, like, some people, when they wake up in the middle of the night, they cannot go back to sleep. So if you're someone who can wake up and go back to sleep easily, maybe it's easier. But me, you're someone who, when you wake up, you're up.

[B]

Yeah, that was the hardest.

[C]

I'm up for a bit, too.

[B]

Like, we had the same thing was we had an alarm because your pediatrician is like, you have to wake up to make sure they're gaining enough weight, whatever. And my mom really struggled with that. When she helped, she was like, why would you ever wake up a sleeping baby?

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

So it was kind of like, old way, new way. But, wow. I found it really hard, this. The lack of sleep. I. I really struggled with it.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

These answers are wild. In what ways do you see yourself in your son already?

[A]

That was one of Selena's questions.

[B]

This question is so great.

[A]

I was throwing out, like, what my

[B]

husband wrote is very funny.

[C]

I did. I haven't thought of that, actually. I. I guess little actions that he does that he just kind of, like, plays with fire, I guess. Not like actual fire, but just.

[B]

There's things.

[C]

There's, like, things he does. I'm like, that I feel like I would do. Like, just. Just getting close to the edge. Like, he will look at me and then try to grab my hair. And then I'm like, don't do it. And then he'll, like, look at me for a split second and be like, yeah, yeah, again. And then same thing with the cats. Like, I will, like, hold his hand and, like, all right. Don't grab too hard. He'll, like, he'll. And he'll start laughing as he's petting him. And then he'll do this, and I know you can't be doing that. And then he gets upset, so I let him go. And he does it slowly. And I'm like, that's good. And I'm like, okay. The thing is, I would do something like that, too. I'm like, but what if, you know, you're.

[A]

You're just kind of like, I. What happens?

[B]

Yeah, you're just curious.

[C]

I want cause and effect. That's what I want.

[A]

Yeah, I think that is true.

[B]

Like, that's a real thing.

[A]

Yeah, you want to see things happen.

[B]

H wrote when the bass hits the body grooves. So I can explain that. H loves, like, techno dance house music.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

So he plays it a lot. And it's. The funniest thing is, Cole will be eating, and then he plays it, and

[A]

he'll be like, that's awesome.

[B]

Or he'll be like holding on to something, eating something, and he'll be like, and it is, it's so real. He'll literally move his body.

[A]

Isn't it fascinating that like I need to ask, like, I need to look this up of like what is in our brains that makes us do this? Because it's like you see babies dance and I'm like, there's something that happens to us.

[B]

I, I know I don't. It's the wildest thing.

[C]

I've been wanting to do that. But like I can't see my, my child like dance as much. I play. So we, we have a lot of vinyl records at my place. And then I just play music. I try to play as much music as I can. He just kind of like accepts it as like extra sound. And like I just hold him next to the record player. I'm like, okay, you have to hear everything. And he just, just gets so fascinating with like the, the record spin.

[A]

Oh, the visual of it.

[B]

Every baby is different. It's so funny.

[A]

Yeah. Fascinating.

[B]

Yeah. I, I, Cole is gonna be in warehouses until 6am Probably.

[A]

Do we want to do one more question? Yeah, one more.

[B]

Let's do one more question. Oh, what are you so excited to teach your son?

[A]

Oh, karate, Taekwondo. Fight me. You're ready.

[C]

Pick up how to make three.

[A]

Yeah. Yeah, you would.

[C]

I've read the Anarchist Cookbook. Sure. No, I think what I'm trying to do right now actually is teach him another language which is. Oh, it's a, it's a lot.

[B]

Let me tell you. Same three languages.

[C]

We're trying to do that.

[B]

That's.

[C]

Whoa, wait, my partner's French and I'm. It's Spanish.

[B]

French, Spanish and English.

[C]

Yeah.

[B]

How is that going? You're only doing Spanish.

[C]

I'm trying so hard and I like, I like lose it.

[B]

It's hard. Yeah, it's hard because we're doing Russian, but H is not really doing Russian with him because he's speaking English with him. But then my mother in law is.

[C]

Yeah. I'm like, I try and I catch myself speaking in English and I just repeat the same sentence in Spanish and it's, I just forget because I'm so ingrained in speaking in English and I think my big issue is that my, I would speak Spanish with my family. And since you're not around, I'm like,

[B]

why am I speaking it?

[C]

Exactly.

[B]

Yeah.

[C]

But I'm trying real hard to do that so he, he can understand Spanish. And then, same thing for my partner. She speaks French, and she's much better at it than. Than, like, trying to teach him that it's hard. So it's. Yeah, that's like, the big thing I'm trying to.

[B]

Have you noticed him say anything?

[C]

That you're like, agua, water. Oh, yeah. And like, he. Like, when we offer him water, he's like, agua, agua. And then he, like, he will drink a little bit of water and then just, like, throw it at you, but. But he will drink.

[B]

Spanish is winning.

[C]

Yeah, but then he. But then my partner says, like, I think something along the. Along the lines of going to sleep, but as, like, more childish is like, something like, duh, duh. And then he, like, saying that as he's like, all right, we're getting ready for bed. And then it's.

[B]

It's like, okay, so it's happening because for us, like, we're like, oh, it's not happening. But then the other day, we were like, no way is. He keeps saying dada. Right. For Dada. But then sometimes he'll go, duh. And we're like, you mean like duh? Like, like, yes.

[A]

He's like, vodka, vodka. Come on, Vodka.

[B]

Come sit next to me.

[A]

Little dense.

[B]

He'll randomly say, like, you're like.

[A]

You're speaking English, but you just have a Russian accent. So I don't know what's happening. Come on, vodka.

[B]

And I'm like, oh, God, are we those parents that are like. He said da, but he's saying dada. I don't know, guys.

[C]

At some point, my partner and I were talking about, like, oh, he's saying mama and Dada, and it's like, those are sounds like he doesn't understand what those phrases mean. When he said no, we're like, oh, it's just a sound, but he would do no and then just shake his head. And I'm like, he knows what it is. He knows what no is.

[B]

You can tell the difference. Yeah, I think with Mama. I think he knows.

[A]

He knows.

[B]

He for sure knows I need to sleep tonight. So. He knows, Mama. He knows.

[A]

It's fascinating stuff, man. But, yeah, you guys are doing great.

[C]

I hope so.

[B]

Thank you.

[A]

I think you guys are doing great.

[B]

It's really, really, really fun. It works for us, Alex and I. Yeah.

[A]

For YouTube.

[B]

But, yeah, it's parents Week, and we got. We didn't mention.

[A]

We didn't mention. We have pins, but we're wearing.

[B]

We're wearing pins, which I got Mahjong in the future. You'll be able to figure out what to do.

[A]

I think these will be [e-mail].

[B]

yeah, mine says cool parents watch Smosh.

[A]

You want some? Cool. Get these as a gift for your parents.

[B]

They're really cool.

[C]

I don't understand mine.

[A]

Yeah, mine's just mahjong. Okay. So we will be playing mahjong on Smosh Games channel this week.

[C]

That makes sense.

[A]

Some moms might be playing mahjong.

[B]

Yes.

[A]

I'm not gonna say whose moms, but some moms might be playing each other with their children on their team.

[B]

I love that.

[A]

And then also, I know we threw this out last week, but send us your hometown drama. Go to the Smosh subreddit. Send it there. You probably could send it in our community posts and everything as well. We want to read your wherever you want Drama. Let us know your hometown drama. We're going to do a whole episode where we cover.

[C]

Can I do that?

[B]

Yes.

[C]

Dead people in my hometown from when I was in high school.

[A]

There's only been a couple people who've been like, here at the offices, like, Austin and hometown drama are murders. Okay. And I'm like, well, let's wheels of

[C]

a murder that happened in my hometown, too.

[A]

Okay. Well, let's get.

[B]

You know, I think that's what drama dramas are about in America.

[A]

That. Yeah.

[B]

And let me tell you, parents love to watch messed up stuff. That's how we get through the night.

[A]

That is very true. Like the Exorcist.

[B]

Yeah. Let us know what you want us to show our child.

[A]

Let us know what the first horror movie you watched was. How old were you.

[C]

Yes.

[A]

When you watched your first horror movie and what was it? And also, if you're a parent, what's the first horror movie you showed your kid or are going to show your kid?

[B]

Or. Or not.

[A]

Or. Or not. Anyways, Alex, thank you for joining us.

[C]

Happy to do so.

[A]

Thank you, Alex, and thank you for watching. And we'll see you later.