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[@Kam-vz4yo]

I think this should be a Colleen and Erik only excursion. It's good to set healthy boundaries around mom and dad alone time. Especially since Erik planned this trip as a surprise and has been looking forward to it for so long.

[@kellymusulinmedium]

Coming from a mother of 5 and married for 26 years, take the time with Erik. The fish will always be there or somewhere else. You are like me, we give so much of us to our children and there is nothing wrong with that, but your relationship also needs to be nurtured. Take the time with your husband and enjoy one another. Hugs

[@chaz12582]

Erik saying, “This is your cuttlefish,” was very sweet! It sounds like it would be a nice time just the two of you.

[@jeanellewong2363]

Hi Colleen! I HIGHLY recommend to not take flynn on your trip. I think you should surprise him with this as christmas gift instead! Quality time is so rare especially with 3 kiddos. Go to SF, and be with your hubby! Looks like he was looking forward to a little getaway with you! Xoxo Jeanelle

[@Bigmamajamma382]

You and Erik need this one alone. Erik is such a good guy he doesn’t want to tell you no, but he definitely wants you all to himself for this one overnighter. You can plan a short vacation for Flynn another time. ❤ Also - a friend of mine gave all her kids “old people” names and they are very cute. One of them is Evelyn and I think it is so pretty.

[@itsrebebecks]

The fact that Erik is needing alone time .... that's HIS Cuttlefish Colleeeeen!!! Take the hint girl 😂. You can take Flynn some other time. Enjoy the festival with Eric... you guys both deserve it.

[@coratuttobene4806]

Eric being so flabbergasted by Colleen having 500 tabs open and saying “how long has this been going on” was so funny to me 😂

[@annamariaml9137]

About taking Flynn to see cuddlefish: as a busy mother missing free time with my husband, and having not even a month ago taking my kid to an aquarium, I would just chill and enjoy my husband for a second 😅

[@loristone6493]

Colleen take the time to spend time with your husband. Like Erik said you guys just took your family to Monterey. Flynn will be fine.

[@quiltea56]

You need to go on this romantic adventure with Erik, Colleen. He had it planned for the two of you. It is perfect and you haven't been off on your own in a very long time. You both deserve it. Then book a different flight/ trip with Flynn. Changing the flights now will cost you more than booking them later for another trip. Erik, I don't think that I have ever seen "High School Musical " either. If I did I have no idea what it is about. We did watch "Glee". We still have a Carvel's in my town. They still make "Fudgy the Whale" Hugs and blessings

[@yochannah468]

Colleen, try and listen to your husband expressing himself. He said he wants meaningful, romantic couples time. Leave Flynn. It is also important to nurture your relationship and keep the spark alive! ❤❤❤

[@vinceperhaps]

Two moments made me laugh. Having 500 tabs open, and Erik thinking it’s going to be a romantic adventure while Colleen asks about bringing Flynn and a babysitter. You guys are the best.

[@sleepingonions]

“I’m still waiting for that honeymoon bro” COLLEEN GO GIVE HIM THAT LOVIN!

[@Bailey_Bauer]

Eric holding hands with his own foot about 12 minutes in has me rolling 😂

[@lunacyandlaceee]

Not even a minute in and Erik already has no idea what Colleen is talking about 🤣💀

[@allisonchristensen3677]

The fact that Colleen is flabbergasted that Erik hasn’t seen High School Musical but Colleen has never seen ANY popular movies or knows any movie trivia 😂😂😂

[@russellfamilyfunnyfarm]

Colleen... Please don't take kids with you on your trip, TRUST ME! Go back with Flynn another time. I've been with my husband 20 yrs, & we haven't had alone time or a date night since our 3rd child was born, 4 yrs ago. I put ALL my time & energy into our 3 kids & my husband gets the tired, overwhelmed, overstimulated, mostly irritated, version of me that's leftover. A few weeks ago a huge fight escalated between us that almost ended our marriage. He demanded alone time & I turned him down & he just exploded with frustration. It seemed so sudden & it shocked me to the core. But turns out it's been building up for yrs & I'd been ignoring all the signs, until he was finally like "If you don't want to be with me & make any time for me, then I'll find someone else who will." After thinking about it & seeing things from his perspective I know that he was hurting even though I never did it intentionally. I was just focused on being a good mom, & not necessarily a good wife. I can hear the disappointment in Erik's voice. Take the trip together so you can relax & reconnect together. Your marriage can only benefit from it.❤❤❤

[@monicaaa7]

i say leave flynn! you two havent gone away in awhile just the two of you also. i kinda feel bad for erik :( he just wanted alone time with colleen lol

[@EBrenry]

Colleen, think of it this way: Erik is ALREADY doing for you (with the festival/concert), what you are now trying to do for Flynn (with another aquarium). Erik’s right. Chapell Roan is your cuttlefish. The concert is your aquarium. Erik wants to see YOU delighted. Go be delighted. 🙂

[@deserabailey8500]

Yall should go to the concert by yourselves. I know you love your kids, but its important to have things for you to enjoy on your own too. you deserve it! You can ALWAYS go back, and this way you wouldnt have to bring a sitter if you just go back at a later time.

[@emilyleander3597]

Colleen, its better to make a second trip for flynn. I did the same thing with my husband and he would abide by me ruining our date nights because he knew it would make me happy, but eric really needs that time with you. So it is best to make a second trip up there another time and just put all of your attention to eric. I can tell he's really wanting it, especially since he brought up the honeymoon thing. You gotta feed and care for your marriage just as much as your children ❤

[@katherynlewis4265]

Colleen, I live in Halifax, Nova Scotia on the East Coast of Canada. Right now, our Museum of Natural History has a narwhal exhibit. I think it would be worth it for you to visit here solely to see the exhibit and get the proof you need of narwhals’ existence.

[@PennyLane13]

Can you both react to videos of yourselves pre-children? I’d love to see if that person you were then, feels familiar or a world away.

[@leonidasreviews2912]

More WIDELY known as Carrot's wife

[@Caro_arch5801]

I love the mum brain thought of taking Flynn to SF, however i think Mummy & daddy time is more important ❤

[@Shea3232]

They’re so random, & freaking HILARIOUS😭🤣I promise they’re the perfect couple, I FREAKING LOVE THEM!! 🥰💜

[@rachelmurrieta7556]

Collen's sister Rachel made a video about peanut butter stirring tool and it is amazing for stirring natural peanut butter!

[@jnsforeverandever]

There are two types of people in this world people like Carrot and my husband who delete old messages, old emails and close their browsers and then there’s those like me and Colleen who never do and fun fact they’re usually married to each other lol.

[@elskull4213]

Fun fact: I live in Utah. My highschool choir teacher has/had children that went to East High in SLC. He's told us how people have paid to have Sharpay's locker

[@chloebriere98]

"armpits why" is crazy lmao

[@8infinite8possiblities8]

Carrot’s hair & fit combo is a 10 outta 10 👏 Also I agree with him about just going to the festival like you planned and physically verifying there are cuttlefish at that aquarium and then planning another trip with Flynn after.

[@Aragedie]

Take the trip with Eric alone without the kids. You deserve the break. You're such a great mama. Have a freaking blast seeing Chappel. I'm living vicariously thru you bc I'm a 44 yr old mom and am obsessed with her also. Have the best time! And then plan a fam trip to the SF aquarium or a "just flynn" special trip. ❤

[@PennyLane13]

Imagine if back when you were a new couple, that you could see this future for yourself, sitting on couches trying to work out how to fulfil your oldest son’s cuttlefish obsession. I think this is just the sweetest, loveliest thing in the world ❤

[@sarahfarrell8214]

Hi Colleen and Erik, I'm a teacher, and I remember when High School Musical was so popular. I hadn't seen the movies, but the kids in my class (third graders) wanted to sing the songs, and I couldn't believe how well they sang, they knew all the words. Since then I have seen probably the first movie, it's a really great movie. Love you guys!

[@kaipo_0603]

SO relieved to have found someone else that hits the 500 tabs limit 😂 It’s such a habit of mine that every time I want to google something, I find it easier to just open a new tab and I never end up closing them (also get so frustrated that I hit the limit constantly when it’s my own fault 😅😅)

[@Hellocmbxoxo]

I’m pregnant with my first baby. We don’t know the sex yet but if we have a girl we decided to name her Anastacia after my great grandmother. I think that is a name that could come back. Nicknames could be Anne, Annie, Anna…❤

[@cmmama10]

I’m of the opinion that you two should go enjoy your trip. Go check out the aquarium experience for Flynn and then decide if you want to all go back and possibly even take the twins. Or just take Flynn. My husband and I have taken to watching the podcast together when I get home from work on Wednesday’s. I actually stayed home from work today because I’m sick. So we’re watching it earlier than we usually do. But we were both cracking up about the number of tabs each of you has open on your phones. I’m exactly like Colleen with a total of 247 tabs open on my phone and my husband will not allow himself to have no more than 30. Which I guess means even Erik would think he has too many open. I’m still laughing about this. What we both want to know now…is this just a girls and guys thing, or is it just certain types of people? I’m curious to know and now I’m hoping you’ll read this on next weeks podcast.

[@menotyou4678]

I’m with Erik on this one, take Flynn another time.

[@myopinion7324]

Put your closed peanut butter jar on its side, put it on the floor and spin it a few times, that works for me.

[@briellevlogs8847]

COLLEEN I have posted on literally every post to tell you guys I was on a family vacation three weeks ago and went to Long Island Aquarium and there were 3 different types of cuttlefish including a flamboyant cuttlefish and saw them with my own two eyes I literally got so excited because I was channeling Flynn’s passion for them!!! Totally worth it!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@camilagrijalva4109]

150!!!!! Guys there's 150 episodes now. How amazing is that.

[@ellenfriedmanq8672]

I love the Eric puppet on Colleen’s chair

[@jos4222]

“For, and, nor, but, or, yet,so” are conjunctions. (To remember them, take the first letter of each and it spells out “Fanboys.” 😀 Happy to finally put my English degree to use. I vote you go alone as planned to have time as a couple then check the aquarium out and go back as a family if it’s something the kids will like. Love you guys so much! 🥰

[@kerrydrinkuth0216]

I definitely agree with Erik to go back another time. Like he said, this trip is for you and Erik. Marriage comes first and not everything should involve your kids. You need to have something for yourselves. That would really take away what Erik did for you to take you away to this concert.

[@valbet1666]

For sure leave Flynn home and enjoy this alone time!

[@TheKstory13]

As a parent, one of my favorite things has been watch Disney Channel original movies from my era with my kids! My daughter is 8 and is obsessed with HSM and I am so here for it

[@shawnadelcastillo2558]

def just take the trip with just you guys and then take the kids another time. life is too busy and short to have the time you need together. hope you guys have a blast!!! :)

[@Shea3224]

Colleen with 🔥 🥕socks on, Erik with no socks on. Yes, that’s the first thing I noticed, & then Colleen mentions it!! 😭🤣💜

[@blueradiomedia]

I also vote that the cuttlefish trip should be separate. I think you would have so much more fun at the festival AND the kids would have a lot more fun at a separate trip planned in advance

[@MakeupByBeck]

Definitely need to listen to what Erik is saying to you. Don’t ignore his comments on the trip. It’s clear he wants some time alone with you, try to take time to relax and connect with him. You JUST took Flynn and the kids to Monterey. This trip should be for you and Erik. And if you knew he’d say “no” about taking Flynn if you didn’t ask him on the podcast, you already knew he’d want the time with you. That’s not kind, like at all. He sounded sad. I don’t know how you don’t hear that change in his voice when he said he’s “your” cuddlefish. 😢

[@Misshissproductions]

I agree with Erik! The “Dragon show” ended terribly!!! And yes…. 2026 it’s coming back -- ugh!! And YES! Carvel had the best cakes when I lived in NY!! Cookie Puss!!

[@marilynmonroy7631]

Colleen i live in san francisco and my children and i go to the california academy of science verry often my kids love it, its beautiful its definitely kid friendly i have 1,4 and 7 year olds and they all enjoy it, i definitely recommend and if you like chinese food i definitely recommend going to dumpling house it is delicious

[@jnsforeverandever]

Coming from a married mom I’d say definitely make the festival trip about you and Eric. You’re a lot like me cooling who would go to the end of the Earth for other people, especially our kids even if it means not doing something we would love. My husband tells me all the time, I can do something for me and us as a couple sometimes and not have to feel guilty about it

[@jhawkins248]

Erik and Colleen trip only ❤ Colleen, you deserve your cuttle fish trip 🥹

[@SheldonMoonsmom2019]

Colleen, I work for Smuckers and Jif. We make Smucker’s Natural peanut butter (we also make Laura Scudder’s, and Adam’s PB). We sell peanut butter stirrers on your company store website. I can send one to your PO Box! But for now, put a butter knife into the jar. Once you reach the bottom of the jar, just rotate the butter knife in a counter clockwise (or clockwise)motion. You can also store the jar upside down so the oil seeps to the bottom of the jar, then when you turn the jar right side up, all of the oil is on the bottom of the jar. Make sure the lid is screwed on tightly, of course. I love you, have fun at the concert!

[@Shea3224]

Colleen aka Carrots Wife: “Erik’s the worse texter I’ve ever seen in my life.” Erik aka Carrot: “Thank You!!” 😭🤣💜💜

[@Mila-Sapphire]

I scoop out my peanut butter into a mixing bowl and use my hand mixer to blend it, then pour it back into the jar and store it in the fridge (they say refrigerate after opening on the jar) 😁

[@rachelthomas4276]

I do the pausing thing for this podcast and Colleen’s vlog channel! They are never long enough! ❤❤❤

[@ericarussell45]

I think go back another time. It is important to spend time together as a couple.

[@sugarsore]

Colleen and Erik should go just the two of them!

[@alitiagordon5014]

I laughed so hard when Colleen said I don’t retain anything, the truth in that was amazing

[@stephaniemoore2385]

I love watching the relax the podcast

[@lizzyo6179]

I mean Eric wants to spend time with you Colleen. Just go another time with that intention

[@tydia_111]

It’s so nice to see you! I hope all is well with you and your family! I miss Maranda sings!❤

[@lori_marie]

“More commonly known as” 😊

[@thomasmontella6481]

Always good conversation with you two🙏👍❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹

[@alejbuzz1398]

23:57 first time he call her colleen? He always call her lovey 😢

[@kmarie5301]

Cookiepus was my dad’s high school girlfriend’s pet name. He thought the name was so absurd that it needed to be her nickname.

[@ErinHendley]

I commented this a few videos back but I want you to see it so I’m reposting it here! Omggg Erik's sleepwalking story just unlocked an old memory!! A few years ago I was dating this guy and one of the first few times he spent the night at my house he slept-peed.. So I'm dead asleep when I wake up to the sound of something splashing on the floor. He was in the corner of my room peeing on my dog's bed (the dog was not in the bed thankfully). I yelled at him "WHAT THE ** ARE YOU DOING??" | definitely wasn't as kind as Colleen He woke up and was super apologetic. The next day we talked about it and he said he has no idea why that happened. Best he could guess is the distance from my bed to the corner was about the same distance from his bed at home to his back door where he usually woke up to pee (We live in small town Alabama). So you're not alone Erik! And at least you didn't actually do the deed Imfao

[@sarahfarrell8214]

My Mom and Dad had the happiest marriage before my mom died of cancer, and she always told me you need to put your spouse above all things because one day the children will grow up, get married, and leave the home. The best gift you can give your children is to have a strong loving relationship. It's already the weekend so you're on the trip now; I hope you decided to spend time with Erik reconnecting and enjoying good music. It's okay for Flynn to have not seen the cuttle fish last time because children need to learn how to deal with disappointments. Flynn had the best time at the family vacation trip to the aquarium! If you want to plan a family trip to San Francisco, that would be wonderful. You have a great relationship with Erik, but everyone still needs to work on their marriage and make the spouse feel important and validated. Love you guys so much! I hope the concert is amazing!!!

[@veehotdog5884]

I think Colleen and Eric should go alone 😘 next time for the baby

[@ImLilyBlue]

Was it "also known as" ? 🤔

[@kimgordoncrafts]

Colleen, I had a grandma Ruby. She was my favorite human and I miss her daily

[@ToochieTooch]

Colleen!!! You can take Flynn any time you want. Spend time with your husband!!

[@jodymcmenamin2881]

Erik planned this for the two of you … you can all go another time with Flynn and the twins like an Xmas vacay

[@angelaarnold4255]

Okay. I had to pause your podcast in the middle of the name segment because you keep naming my family’s names. Lol. Hilarious! Wayne is my ex-husbands name. So I gave my son his name as a middle name. I have a brother named Donald. My Dads Mother (the only Grandparent I knew) was Ruby, my Mothers Dads name was Alma. I about fell off my chair when Eric said that. Lol. Anyway. That was fun.

[@Allicia41]

A friend of mine texts like Erik. I had to learn how to decipher her texts. I never understood it because I have always texted in complete sentences, but she’s the only person I’ve known to text that way, so I love it.

[@jimtami1]

Check it out while you’re there to make sure. Then make a separate trip. Tami

[@Yourthe1iknwyour]

I’m watching the podcast alone outside in my shed at midnight and that commercial sound actually scared me so bad now I have to walk across my yard in the dark alone thanks a lot Eric

[@teenahpea]

COLLEEN!! 500 tabs?! Come on!! 😂

[@anastasia.beaverhousen]

I love how the outfits in this episode compliment each other so well 😁 🖤🤍💚🧡

[@embro2.0]

“I’m more widely known as….”

[@camilagrijalva4109]

You soo have asked Erik to get things over text, it's in a lot of vlogs.

[@stephcastle26]

I vote saving aquarium trip for Wesley another time and enjoy quality time with Erik alone.

[@akiremc]

"MORE WIDELY KNOWN AS.. " 😭😭 omg why does Eric never have any idea what you're trying to say 🤣

[@SomethingStrange910]

"More WIDELY known as "???😂

[@cynthiachessani6788]

No trouble finding the puppets this week.

[@AlannaMarie]

okay we had an episode where y'all watched the lizzie mcguire movie, now it's time for high school musical. make it happen colleen make him watch it 😂

[@Allicia41]

Erik googling “armpits why” actually sounds very classic to his speech 😂

[@sophicarne]

38, f, self diagnosed adhd, mom to 2... I have 100 tabs open.. and my friends give me shit all the time.

[@kristirenee1789]

Please don’t change your one short trip with just you and Erik to spend some time alone!!! Obviously that’s so incredibly sweet to include your child but come on….. it’s San Francisco!!!!!! It is in your state not in New York across the country!!!!!! That’s only my opinion but I feel like you both deserve such a break to spend someone time !!! Mom guilt is so hard though….so I totally get that also!!!!! Love you both so much!!!!

[@plapowell1]

This trip needs to stay an adult trip and plan for a family trip later.

[@MegaTelenovela]

I'd say go have a good time with hubby to make it a more romantic getaway (post ✂️). Tell Flynn you found that this place has a cuttlefish record it show him and promise to go another time very soon 😅 or better yet video call him when you get there to show it to him and then next time visit as a family.

[@Becky-c4d]

Colleen, plan a road trip with the kids (or just Flynn) to see the Cuttle Fish exhibition. You can stop at a beach or two along the way. It's about a 5.5 hour trip one way and one hotel overnight. Very do-able! ❤️

[@craftymamamoment5407]

not me having 300 tabs open currently

[@zacharydbooth]

You should just go for yourselves and then take Flynn on a later date!

[@melrhea12]

Colleen, I’ve got 500 tabs open on my phone too! In fact, I started opening tabs on the “private” thing so I don’t have to exit any 😅🤣

[@Shea3232]

“Lumi” is a fantastic deodorant, & full body product IYKYK!! 😭🤣 YOU BOTH SHOULD TRY LUMI!! 💜

[@maryboucher9699]

Me sitting here with the name Mary. I’m 26 and growing up there were never any kids with my name. But I am named after my great great grandma. It made me smile that Eric said my name was pretty! I was always kinda self conscious about my name but now I like it.

[@shellymcdonough6876]

Yessss the puppets 🫣