We Are Trying To Be Better...
From Katie Van Slyke
In this conversation, Katie reflects on the joys of celebrating Christmas with family and the delight of watching young children experience the holiday season for the first time. The discussion also includes a look ahead to New Year's resolutions and invites listener questions about upcoming seasonal events, highlighting the importance of connection and shared experiences during this time.
Key Takeaways
- Christmas magic: kids remind us that 'wow' moments are worth more than presents.
- The real surprise of Christmas? Little kids can be both overwhelmed and underwhelmed simultaneously.
- A bike without a bell? The epitome of childhood disappointment—talk about missing the 'ring'!
- Post-holiday parenting: assembling toys teaches patience like nothing else in life—who needs IKEA?
- Kids' awe proves the best gifts spark joy, not just under the tree but in every open box.
Who is mentioned in this episode?
14 people come up, including Alex & Jaclyn Lindsay, Coco, Nate.
- Alex & Jaclyn Lindsay (Person)
- Coco (Person)
- Nate (Person)
- Jonathan King (Person)
- Karen (Person)
- Ari Maddie (Person)
- Ethel (Person)
- Kip (Person)
- Alix Noel (Person)
- Zoe Des Chanel (Person)
- Aaron Glenn (Person)
- Dr. Stacy Charlotte (Person)
- Rebecca (Person)
- Squirt (Person)
Sponsors of this episode
- Wild Grain (Sponsor)
Mentioned in this episode
- Foaling season (Concept)
- Wild Grain (Company)
- Patience (Concept)
- Full Alert (Product)
- New Year's resolutions (Concept)
- Meconium (Concept)
- Iodine (Product)
- Breeding season (Concept)
- Bad presentation (Concept)
- Denver (Concept)
- Thoroughbreds (Concept)
- Tokyo Disney (Company)
- Kindle (Product)
- Breech (Concept)
- Aspiration (Concept)
- North American breed registries (Concept)
- Raven (Concept)
- The Thursday Murder Club (Book)
- AQA (Company)
- APA (Company)