A comedy about two young couples and their outrageously contrasting views on parenting. Greg and Kim Warner struggle on a daily basis to become perfect at the job. Kim is a neurotic, stay-at-home mother, and although her husband, Greg, is a success in his career, his more difficult job is keeping his wife calm as they raise their two young children. While Kim is determined to be the perfect mother and perfect wife and to raise the perfect children, her sister, Christine Hughes, a very down-to-earth mother of two, continually reminds her that life will never be perfect. Christine's husband, Jimmy, often feels compelled to share with his brother-in-law his philosophy about being a husband and a parent while still remaining a man.
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New homeowners Jimmy and Christine have become the popular family in the neighborhood. Greg doesn't care, but Kim is upset and throws a party to show that they are just as popular.
Greg and Kim live in their own house in California; Kim's sister Christine and her husband Jimmy have an apartment nearby. Jimmy talks Greg into letting Kim and Christine have a day without the kids--and the guys take the kids to a casino.
Kim & Greg and the kids go on a family vacation with Christine & Jimmy and their kids to Lake Tahoe. Greg does not like staying in a cheaper hotel because that is all Jimmy can afford.
Greg's boss invites him and Kim to a charity dinner. Greg is told to bring others for the table. Greg wants he and Kim to charm the boss and his new wife, but it turns out to be Christine that impresses the boss.
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