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Kelly's Kitchen Is Underwater + Thoughts On New Era
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Kelly joins the podcast fresh out of the shower after a pipe bursts in her kitchen, leaving water everywhere and turning her morning upside down. The unexpected disaster sparks a conversation about homeownership headaches and why executive living—where someone else handles the repairs - is starting to sound pretty appealing.
Meanwhile, Jill shares that her husband surprised her with flowers for the yard... but there's just one problem: she can't stand marigolds! The moms agree that even if the flowers aren't your favorite, it's the thought that counts.
The conversation then turns to Dance Moms: New Era and the comments they've seen after recapping the series on Pillow Talk. Jill, Kelly, and Melissa explain that any emotions they express have nothing to do with the incredibly talented dancers or families involved. Instead, revisiting the show brings back difficult memories from their own experiences and reminds them that they were, in many ways, the experiment for everything that has since changed. They also reflect on how much they miss watching their own kids perform, with Kelly sharing that she even misses sitting in the stands watching Josh play hockey because there's nothing quite like seeing your child do something they love.
To wrap things up, the moms tackle an interesting listener question about how two dads with a child in dance might navigate dressing rooms while still helping their child feel included and comfortable as part of the team.
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