A little over a year ago, I had this crazy idea to start a blog that highlights what life is like for those of us who choose to have big families. It started as a way for me to chronicle some of the crazier moments I have faced as a dad of five kids (five… Continue reading Thirty-Eight: The First Anniversary Special
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Random Musings #17: Part Two
Onward down the path of gratitude I go. Again, all questions courtesy of Kelsey Torkelson. 14. What in nature inspires me and why? I don’t know why exactly, but this flock of geese that flew over my house just the other day really caught my attention. I heard them coming before I spotted them, their… Continue reading Random Musings #17: Part Two
Random Musings #17
Part 1 Today is all about gratitude. Fitting with Thanksgiving just a few days out. And the one year anniversary of this blog coming up. Time to reflect and be grateful is never time wasted. All questions courtesy of Kelsey Torkelson. 1. What abilities do I have that I’m grateful for? I am very grateful… Continue reading Random Musings #17
Thirty-Seven: How I’m Feeding my Big Family for Less than $50 this Thanksgiving: H-E-B or Walmart Edition
11 days to go. 8 mouths to feed. $50 max to spend. I’ve done it before, and now I’m doing it again for anyone who needs reassuring that it can be done. (Not sponsored by either store above, by the way [though I’m open to that from either or both!]. These are just the two… Continue reading Thirty-Seven: How I’m Feeding my Big Family for Less than $50 this Thanksgiving: H-E-B or Walmart Edition
Random Musings #16
A dad realizes he’s stopped truly holding his older kids, vows to start again before it’s too late.
Thirty Six: Thank You, Veterans – From a Dad of Many
On this Veteran’s Day 2025: To every man and woman who has put on the uniform in the past or wears it proudly today: thank you. You stood watch so my wife and I could fill our house with noise, with kids running wild, with dinner table chaos, with bedtime prayers that actually get said… Continue reading Thirty Six: Thank You, Veterans – From a Dad of Many
Thirty-Five: My Heart (and Belly) Full: Solo-Dadding the BBQ Fest Unknown
A Texas dad tests his own advice—don’t let fear stop family adventures—by taking his four oldest kids solo to the Texas Monthly BBQ Fest in Lockhart. What follows is a smoky, joyful day of ribs, brisket jam, free Coke, and kid quotes (“Daddy, stop eating my pork rinds!”), proving that even in crowds and chaos, the memories (and leftovers) are worth it. *My heart is as full as my belly.*
Random Musings #15
It seems as though, sometimes, an overlooked fact of parenthood is the abandoning (or at the very least reimagining) of your own dreams. You become (or almost should become) overwhelmed by putting the wants and needs of your family first, so much so that it’s somewhat assumed that your own goals and dreams take a… Continue reading Random Musings #15
Thirty-Four: Chasing Change: A Dad’s Thoughts on New Jobs, Big Moves, and Holding Onto Home
(This one hits a little differently than some of my other posts. Fair warning.) Life as a dad of six is a whirlwind of chaos, messes, and noise, but it’s also overflowing with love. Lately, I’ve been grappling with the idea and possibility of some really big changes: my wife’s seriously chasing a new job,… Continue reading Thirty-Four: Chasing Change: A Dad’s Thoughts on New Jobs, Big Moves, and Holding Onto Home
Thirty-Three: One of Those Days
Today was one of those days where the universe seemed to have a personal vendetta against me, but somehow, it all ended up okay because of the people who matter most. It started with a jolt on the way to church. I was in the right side of a dual turn lane, minding my own… Continue reading Thirty-Three: One of Those Days