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Riding Along the Waves

Finding yourself in the midst of parenting chaos? Are you too looking at your spouse thinking, “what in the actual f*** are we doing?” Do you ever stare at yourself in the mirror and think, “why is this so hard for us and no one else?!” If so, you have found yourself in the right place!

Come hang out and BS with Annalee and her husband, Ethan, each week for a mostly lighthearted, sometimes deep conversation about the ups and downs of parenting and how they manage to find joy amongst the chaos and yes, still like each other at the end of the day.

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Latest Episodes:

Third Baby Thoughts, Transitioning from 1-2 Kids, and more Oct 24, 2024

Hello! First of all, we are SO sorry for the delay. Technical difficulties and I wish I had someone to blame, but it’s all my fault. This week we chat about birthday parties and the expectations around them, what having “lots” of followers feels like, our debate on having a third baby (spoiler alert: annalee wants a baby) and a hundred other random things.

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Ethan does not have social media... I KNOW!!
http://www.alongthewaves.com

29. Apologizing for Fights, Apocolyptic Go Bags, and more Oct 16, 2024

Hello again! This week once we again we chat about everything going on and whether or not we feel like we’re handling everything with grace. We cover Ethan’s birthday (again I know but something had to be said), why the garage is the biggest point of contention for us, and Annalee’s apocalypse go bag.

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Ethan does not have social media... I KNOW!!
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28. The Great Dishwasher Fight of 2024, Dad Resentment, and more Oct 09, 2024

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Ethan does not have social media... I KNOW!!
http://www.alongthewaves.com

Our Second Take, Friends after Babies, and more! Sep 25, 2024

Well, we tried to record this a few days ago and ended up fighting instead. Does that sum up marriage or what?! We’re back with take 2 and excited to catch up! We talk about along the waves, guilt for trying to have some kid-free time, and what friendships look like after babies.

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Ethan does not have social media... I KNOW!!
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Ep. 26 Questions to Ask Your Spouse, Relationship Goals & More Sep 18, 2024

Welcome back! This was one of those weeks where we sat down, looked at each other and thought wait, what even happened in the last week?! Our memories might not be fresh but believe it or not we still found things to talk about 😉. We also go over the remaining questions to ask your spouse to check in and see how things are going (spoiler alert: lukewarm over here). Have a wonderful week!

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Ethan does not have social media... I KNOW!!
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Ep. 25 Parenting Differently than your Spouse, Marriage after Kids (pt1), & more Sep 11, 2024

This week we chat about our weekend excursion to Colorado Springs and how we both almost fell off the side of a mountain (not really). We also touch on how we feel like we have two different styles of parenting right now and need to come together moving forward, how marriage has changed after kids, and a million other random little things.

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Ethan does not have social media... I KNOW!!
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Ep. 24. Losing Your Identity as a Parent, Nonexistent Date Nights, and more Sep 04, 2024

This week we chat about how hard it is to lose yourself in parenthood and why finding a hobby can feel so impossible. Do we have any solutions? No, but it might help just hearing that you aren't the only one who feels a little lost. We also talk about trying to find time for each other each week (spoiler alert, we're failing), sleep, and everything else in between.

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Ethan does not have social media... I KNOW!!
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Ep. 23 Our "Big" Fight This Week, Starting Kindergarten, and more Aug 28, 2024

Hi friends! This week we catch up and share why we yelled at each other in the car for 30 minutes (no, we are not proud), chat about the online homeschool vs public school debate, and per usual just chat about random things in life as if we were all hanging out as friends.

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Ethan does not have social media... I KNOW!!
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Ep. 22. Creepy Guy at Work, Women in Engineering, and Date Nights Aug 15, 2024

This week we revisit some crazy stories from engineering (aka what my senior manager said to me when I told him I was pregnant), talk about our foiled weekend date night plans, and per usual jump around with random updates and chats about the chaos that is life right now.

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Ethan does not have social media... I KNOW!!
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22. "vacation" with kids, lowering expectations, and a pet crab claw Aug 07, 2024

Hi!! We are back from vacation and for ONCE in our careers as parents we can actually say it was successful. There were still lots of breakdowns but overall this was the first trip where we actually enjoyed ourselves! We also talk about our daughters pet crab claw (that attacked Annalee while sleeping), and why we are LOWERING our expectations in all aspects of life.

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Ethan does not have social media... I KNOW!!
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21. Music Video Recap, Why Rage Happens, and catch up Jul 31, 2024

Just Annalee this week! I talk about my time as watermelon disco girl filming the Jukebox music video this week, how to slow down the mom rage when you feel it coming, and just general fun catch up on life!

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Ethan does not have social media... I KNOW!!
http://www.alongthewaves.com

20. Mom Rage, Spouse Resentment, Jellystone Trip, and more Jul 24, 2024

We are BACK and we missed you! Last week Ethan and Annalee traveled to Jellystone Park for a chaotic weekend (that place is a lawless land), where kiddos got sick and Annalee struggled with preferred parent resentment. We also go over how we manage our expectations of each other as a team, how to navigate feeling resentment, and most importantly, how Ethan does not really know any of the Disney Channel Original Movies.

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Ethan does not have social media... I KNOW!!
http://www.alongthewaves.com

19. Intrusive Thoughts & How to Connect as Parents Jul 10, 2024

Do dads get intrusive thoughts like moms do? Does Ethan ever have nightmares about the Titanic or the Grand Canyon like Annalee does?! Have we finally unlocked a new stage of parenting where things are getting slightly easier? What helps Ethan communicate and share his emotions?! All this and a million other random things this week on Riding Along the Waves!

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Ethan does not have social media... I KNOW!!
http://www.alongthewaves.com

18. Annalee Gets in a Fight at a Funeral, Flying with Toddlers, and Work after Babies Jul 03, 2024

It's been two weeks since Annalee and Ethan sat down together and we are EXCITED to chat and catch up! This week we go over our last trip to California, including airplane horror stories with baby, why Annalee got in a fight at her grandparents funeral this weekend, and other anecdotes about traveling with small children. We also dive into working out of the home after having babies and how freaking hard it is. I would like to say we offered advice but seeing as we're still struggling with balancing work, it's probably mediocre at best.

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Ethan does not have social media... I KNOW!!
http://www.alongthewaves.com

17. Home Birth in a Blizzard, Coping with Pain, Affirmations, etc. Jun 26, 2024

Well I'm only 3 weeks late, but here's our home birth story! While our first was born in the hospital, our second was born at home during a record breaking blizzard. Annalee chats about her home birth experience, why she choose it after her first was born in the hospital, what she did to prepare, how she coped with the pain, and more! Back next week with regular BSing episodes .

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Ethan does not have social media... I KNOW!!
http://www.alongthewaves.com

16. Dumb Fights, Finding Time for Intimacy, and PPA vs Nap Schedules Jun 19, 2024

Helllooooo! Is it just us or does summer already feel like it's flying by? Didn't we all agree we weren't going to have a busy summer?! What's happening?!
This week we chat about a 75 year love story, why we yelled at each other last night (spoiler alert: its DUMB), dealing with family and setting boundaries, and why Annalee feels like she is a mediocre queen. We also revisit those baby scheduled we lived and breathed by and how they might have contributed to some PPA. Whoops!

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Ethan does not have social media... I KNOW!!
http://www.alongthewaves.com

15. Annalee's Rage Breakdown, Hotel Trauma, and Ethan's Golf Guilt Trip Jun 12, 2024

Another week in the books! This week we chat about why Annalee went full rage mode in the car (it's embarrassing), the guilt around going away for a night, and why having more kids scares the absolute sh!t out of both of us (and no, we're not pregnant).

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Ethan does not have social media... I KNOW!!
http://www.alongthewaves.com

14. A Week of Roommate Stage Jun 05, 2024

Well...we survived a week with minimal childcare and full time work schedules. Once again, TERRIBLE planning on our part but we learned some good lessons and had some fun with the kiddos in between the chaos. This week we talk about balancing work and parenting, how Annalee almost got kicked out of the community pool, and why we just need to lower our expectations as parents.

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Ethan does not have social media... I KNOW!!
http://www.alongthewaves.com

13. Pregnant or normal hormones?! TBD May 30, 2024

Not trying to be obnoxious clickbait, but Annalee thinks she's pregnant and it's stressing her tf out and Ethan is pretty sure she's not, but who knows?!?! What a fun waiting game! We also chat about our week, why Annalee yelled at Ethan last night, and how we've finally made it to a summer with no naps or diapers. Just in time to question whether or not we really want another baby, obviously!

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Ethan does not have social media... I KNOW!!
http://www.alongthewaves.com

12. Casa Bonita, Fighting with Old People, and Bedtime Meltdowns May 22, 2024

Hello hello hello! Anyone else excited for summer? This week we catch up per usual and share the time Ethan got into a fight with someone at our local rec center. We also chat about Casa Bonita (yes, we got IN!), what made our kids yell at us this week, and why default parenting can affect intimacy. Come hang out!

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Ethan does not have social media... I KNOW!!
http://www.alongthewaves.com

11. Default Parenting, Resenting your Spouse, Bluey, etc May 15, 2024

It’s been a busy few days! This week we chat about all the usual stuff, plus why it’s so easy to resent your partner when you’re the default parent, the reason Annalee was almost on Dr Phil, and so much more. Home birth story coming this week too.

Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and leave a review ❤️ You can find us on the following platforms:
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Ethan does not have social media... I KNOW!!
http://www.alongthewaves.com

10. Third Baby Debate?!, Jesse McCartney, and Emotional Whiplash May 08, 2024

Well it's only been a week since we last recorded but it feels like it's been months! This week we chat about how our week has been which (no shocker her) includes lots of emotional whiplash and questioning why it feels like it's so "easy" for everyone else but us. Annalee chats about her busy weekend (a creator meetup AND Jesse McCartney?!) and Ethan shares how he handles his cleaning OCD with messy kids.

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Ethan does not have social media... I KNOW!!
http://www.alongthewaves.com

9. Why are the kids easier when Mom is gone?! May 01, 2024

Why are the kids so much better and easier when mom is gone? Why do Magnetiles end in tears every single time?! Why don't toddlers just want to SLEEP?! Catch up with us this week as we ponder these questions and a million other random things. Home birth story coming soon... we forgot (shocker).

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Ethan does not have social media... I KNOW!!
http://www.alongthewaves.com

8. Our Birth Story (pt 1 - hospital birth)! Apr 24, 2024

It's been over a week since we last caught up and thankfully, there's not too much to complain about (well, kind of)! We spend this week's episode talking about a reoccurring argument we've had all week (hello house projects and finances) and also jump into our first birth story (next week will be the home birth!).

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Ethan does not have social media... I KNOW!!
http://www.alongthewaves.com

7. Husband or Gaslighter?! Apr 17, 2024

This week we go full circle: rehashing a fight we had earlier this week (Ethan may or may not be a bonafide gaslighter), reliving our early dating days when Annalee tried (and failed) to make Ethan jealous, and the never ending feeling of mom guilt (vs dad guilt).

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Ethan does not have social media... I KNOW!!
http://www.alongthewaves.com

6. Number One Rule of Fight Club Apr 10, 2024

This week we are back on that struggle bus, so please don't judge. Ethan is recovering (kind of) from being sick and all weekend and Annalee almost had a breakdown on the Par 3, BUT (knock on wood) our 3 year old actually *YOU*KNOW*WHAT* through the night!!!! Don't make us say it out loud. Number one rule of fight club... you don't talk about fight club.

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Ethan does not have social media... I KNOW!!
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5. Did Ethan really just compare vacuuming to being intimate? Apr 03, 2024

This week we dive into a past weekend vacation from hell, the reason Annalee once started sobbing in a Bed Bath and Beyond, and yes, why Ethan said vacuuming is kind of like being intimate. Someone help us. And no, we still aren't sleeping.

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Ethan does not have social media... I KNOW!!
http://www.alongthewaves.com

4. What I Said at 2AM Does Not Count Mar 27, 2024

You know those fights you have at 2AM when the baby isn't sleeping? Well... they don't count. At least that's what we're telling ourselves. This week Annalee and Ethan talk about sleep (no surprise to anyone), Annalee's (thousands of dollars) mistake she made recently for Along the Waves, a fun engineering conspiracy at DIA and why Ethan needs a cup of decaf at 1AM.

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Ethan does not have social media... I KNOW!!
http://www.alongthewaves.com

3. Is it Mom Rage or are you being a d***? Mar 20, 2024

Well, so much for redemptive! This week Annalee and Ethan discuss how terrible our weekend was, truly. There were pockets of joy but overall most of the weekend was spent flipping each other off and then apologizing afterwards, like true soul mates do.

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Ethan does not have social media... I KNOW!!
http://www.alongthewaves.com

2. A Redemptive Weekend (at last)! Mar 19, 2024

Welcome back to Riding Along the Waves, where Annalee and Ethan chat about the ups and downs of parenting, relationships, life, and everything in between, all while still managing to like each other at the end of the day. This week Annalee and Ethan discuss how they actually, believe it or not, attempted an outing with the kids that resulted in ZERO meltdowns (except a little one from Ethan), Annalee's birthday celebrations, and a quick chat about why you shouldn't eat peanut butter in labor.

Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and leave a review ❤️ You can find us on the following platforms:
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Ethan does not have social media... I KNOW!!
http://www.alongthewaves.com

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