We’re debriefing the week exactly as it happened: twin potty training is still very much alive, we took the boys strawberry picking—where Brodie tapped out in 10 minutes and immediately found mud, obviously—plus quick Super Bowl thoughts and the snack situation.

We also talk Valentine’s Day, because it’s coming whether we’re ready or not. We wrap with Elite-ish 8: Valentine’s Edition—our picks for date ideas that don’t feel forced, overdone, or like a rom-com from 2004. Think realistic, fun, and doable… even in the toddler trenches.

Also: we did our Home Base Hosting Club theme “A Slice of Home” as a family pizza night and it was exactly the kind of “this feels special without being a whole production” moment we needed. Brody ...