Hannah Meeks, a literary agent thriving in the city, is shocked to discover her father has passed away leaving her five Home-Schooled kids.

During their Father's wake, the Meeks children hunt down Clarence the frog while Hannah deals with the responsibilities of becoming a legal guardian.

Hannah is surprised when her fiance shows up on her doorstep pushing her to make a decision about the kids. Andy discovers Max, a stray dog, forcing the Meeks to have their first "family meeting".