We trade late-night laughs for early alarms, a people-powered fitness shift, and the messier side of year-one parenting. A rough doctor visit sparks honest talk about milestones, comparison, and choosing better advice, before we rate every month of our baby’s first year.

• Early mornings as a parenting superpower
• Fueling right to beat the afternoon crash
• Leaning into people motivation with classes
• Broncos playoff chaos and optimism
• One-year checkup stress and milestone pressure
• Month-by-month ratings of year one
• Best stretch: months four to eight
• Travel getting harder at nine months
• Snacks, music, and gear that actually helped
• Toddler-era beginnings and mini-tantrums
• Personal time: scorekeeping vs trust

Welcome back to Past Our Bedtime, we’re kicking off 2026 with bold predictions, parenting reflections, and plenty of chaos.

In this episode, we recap the holiday whirlwind of Christmas, New Year’s, and our son Maxson’s first birthday, including RC car rivalries, family travel, and a surprisingly intense aquarium tiger encounter. We talk honestly about parenting stages, gratitude, and what it looks like to enjoy the season you’re in instead of fearing the next one.

Then we make our 2026 predictions, including:

• NFL and college football playoff predictions
• March Madness picks
• Fashion trends for 2026 (including Vogue’s controversial “Year of the Crack”)
• Haircut trends inspired by Stranger Things

We close with our family vision for 2026, discussing love, joy, adventure, winning as a family, and how to approach New Year’s resolutions as parents.

Whether you’re a parent, sports fan, or just here for the laughs, this episode sets the tone for a fun and meaningful year ahead.

Topics Discussed:

• Parenting during the holidays
• First birthday reflections
• Family traditions & travel
• NFL, BYU football & March Madness predictions
• Fashion trends in 2026
• Stranger Things vs. Harry Potter debate
• Creating a family vision
• New Year’s resolutions as parents

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We got “gifted” a $100 Amazon card… and it turned into a phishing test Plus: mini earthquakes, surprise carolers, and our 2025 Wrapped (top shows, songs, and baby products).

We cover: phishing chaos, earthquake anxiety, our top TV picks, songs on repeat, best/worst baby gear, best food, favorite trips, and top moments.

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