Close Enough

Back to school but things are way different these days. Charley joins Abby in the high school this year and we have to decide how we treat her and her path to adulthood as parents. Abby made it through 75 Hard and still thinks its stupid. Gary is right around the corner from bariatric surgery but everything is happening really fast in the Thomas house. Shout out to Phillip Smith for being a legacy Sugar Daddy. Get 20% off your first month at Online- Therpay.com by clicking here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a big milestone for us as we hit the big 19 year anniversary. The traditional gift is bronze but we have been a little stray from traditional though. This week we break down 19 big facts about our marriage. Some may or not surprise you. Shout out to Sugar Daddy Phillip SmithGet 20% off Online-Therapy.com and get started today by clicking here. Get an Echo Show 8 and Amazon Premium at a huge discount here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back from a whirlwind vacation. Most people have their highlight reel splashed on their social media, as did we. It isn't always photo-ops and sunshine though. We talk about some challenges we had and overall how things went. We left the ocean and headed to the mountains before making it back just in time to go to work and other appointments. Get 20% off Online-Therapy.com services by clicking here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are heading to the beach! Not before we talk about preparing to go, however. We trail off to space after all the recent pictures are out on the internet and realize we really don't know that much about it. Abby delves into some toxic traits and habits to explain what they may mean. Sugar Daddy Executive Producer Phillip SmithGet 20% off your first month with Online-Therapy.com by clicking here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are preparing for a vacation but not before Abby finds herself in some type of existential crisis. Harlan saw his first movie and we dig into a conspiracy of processed meat fires. Shout out to our Sugar Daddy Phillip SmithGet 20% off at Online-Therapy.com to start your path to happiness and healing by clicking here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abby does the podcast from her reclined zero gravity chair. We started on the Stranger Things bandwagon on a date night. Processed meat is under attack and it's a holiday weekend so we gotta be a little social . Executive Producer Phillip SmithIf you want to try Online-Therapy with a little discount from us check it out here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abby went down a rabbit hole and talks all about her newfound knowledge on YouTube. Gary went to Memphis and had a great Father's Day and we celebrate our first Acast+ subscriber Phillip Smith, our first sugar daddy. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a week. Abby tries her hand and body at Crossfit all week as well as ticking off days on her journey of 75 Hard. We review some of the best summer jams to be had during our prime in the 90's . Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have kicked off summer with some new and fun things that would test any marriage. Together we have decided to dig back into 75 Hard and the adversity that brings. Gary is going through his own journey to health and the kids are just here for the ride. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh off a 14th birthday, 8th grade promotion and life with us we talk with our daughter Charley Anne. She answers ours and your questions. If you love it give it a share. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's that time of year for all the great celebrations like Mother's Day and graduations. We are prepping for a few and Gary tells about how much he's looking forward to it. Abby tries her hand at buying salvage foods and we talk about what songs to play at our funerals. Enjoy! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We waited over year to go see Bert Kreischer with our friends Juan and David and his show did not disappoint. It was fun to be sober on Broadway in Nashville after midnight. Our friend Matt McCarthy invited us to a fun podcasting event and Abby voices her dislike of Elon Musk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We started podcasting together in 2016 and six years late we hit the big 100. We answer a few questions and talk about how we've been consistently inconsistent most of our marriage. Join Close Enough+ by clicking here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abby was on Spring Break and instead of going to the beach the Thomas family worked on a budget of time and money. Some conversations were lost in translation about some things so surprises were had. What is your favorite secret track from an album?Wanna help support the podcast? Join Close Enough+ by clicking here. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are approaching 20 years of marriage and how fun is it to compare your love languages. We each took a test to identify ours and had some fun discussing it. Check your love language here https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language?fbclid=IwAR2ffUN_-R0_E6pb5pV0bW4CStBA6Pxp5XHZkJC-mq3-1P3q_wcZp46CBRY Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week marks one year that our son Harlan was diagnosed with ASD (autism). We go through what has happened, how we've managed and some funny stories that sum up life with our boy. We can't thank the people who have helped us along the way enough. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So a few changes this week but hopefully for the best. First we would love to hear what you think, third we are on the verge of a big birthday weekend it is better planned out than our marriage. Netflix making people mad and more. Consider dropping a review and giving us a share! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This one goes all over the place starting with a recap of a busy couple of weeks that included a funeral, a play and potty training. Abby gets interrupted during a passionate discussion on education and maybe Gary becomes a travel agent. Who's to say. We love you. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Abby's birthday week! To prepare she caught a stomach bug, panic cleaned the house and is ready for a four day isolation for herself. We talk about crunchy Mom's and plastic surgery. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we dive into the difference between how we both party and how neither of us have time for a side hustle nor do we really want one. Plenty of good shout outs too. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.