Brielle and Michael are back after a short break to fix their audio! This week they talk about how becoming parents to their son Roman (21 months) has changed them as individuals and as a couple.

00:00 Welcome back to the Ma-Honeys

00:18 Back after a break (goodbye, audio issues!)

01:04 Recording from home

01:20 Today's topic: how parenthood changed us

02:13 The biggest change: going from zero kids to one

02:40 Brielle: less independence, more structure

04:50 Michael: living and modeling your values

06:35 Sleep, schedules, and night wakings

08:30 More intention in our daily routines

09:33 Filling your cup: faith, prayer, and energy

11:30 Releasing expectations

12:20 The diaper blowout story

14:00 Learning joy from a toddler

16:50 Slowing down and being present

17:45 Mother's intuition and "what if I'm not a good mom?"

20:40 Brielle chasing her music dreams

24:10 Being an example for our kids

28:35 Honoring stay-at-home moms

30:40 Better communication as a couple

31:50 A word for those who aren't parents yet

33:20 Michael on becoming a dad later in life

36:35 The twin baby boys debate

38:07 Wrap-up

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