Can I just say, Tim and Sally Botsford are like perfect characters.

Firstly, they have that classic clueless parent trope, but they’re not completely useless or stupid as a result of that trope like I feel most tv parents are who fall into this category. They’re just clueless enough to keep things funny and innocent, but they can both still offer very wise advise. And I love that they’re gender roles are reversed, where Sally is the successful breadwinner who’s passionately working for the city and is incredible at her job, while Tim is a loving stay at home parent who happily dedicates his time to his family and children. While Sally has a very important job in the city that likely keeps her very busy, she still makes time for her family. Similarly, Tim, while absolutely dedicated to his kids, still makes time for his many other passions. And they’re both almost always in a goofy, positive mood.

And omg can we talk about them as parents? They are basically exactly the kind of parent I’d want to be. I can’t think of a time they’ve ever full blown yelled at their kids, but they still scold and lecture them when they need to. They have balanced expectations in the sense that they understand when it’s a “kids will be kids” scenario and when it’s a “that behavior is not okay” scenario. They seem to let Becky leave the house and go wherever within reason, but are still protective of their children. They generally know when to trust that their kids know what they’re doing, and when to step in. They often have fun family activities too but don’t skip out on chores, often doing them together, and they hold they’re children accountable for the chores they were assigned. And above all they love their children dearly and do whatever they need to do to not only help them when they need it, but help them grow as people as well.

And then their relationship as a couple. The two are the best example of relationship goals I’ve ever seen. They love each other, and support each other. If you pay attention they share all kinds of cute background moments where they are clearly flirting with each other. This couple, who’s been married for 11+ years, have two kids and life in general keeping them busy, are still flirting with each other. Most couples at this point have a more subtle love for each other but these two are still flirting like young twenty year olds. They make each other so happy and their relationship is just so pure. Do you know what I’d give to know the love story between these two? Where did they meet? Did they like each other immediately or did they develop a crush on each other over time? Who asked who out? Where was their first date? Their first kiss? What was their first fight? How did their marriage proposal go? What was it like for these two to plan their wedding? What was their wedding like?

We don’t appreciate Tim and Sally Botsford enough