I recently had the opportunity to take a group of students to hear author Stephanie Land speak about her book, Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive. It was quite the experience to hear her speak about how she knew she had a good story to tell but didn’t think anyone… Continue reading Random Musings # 6
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Thirteen: So Many Little Questions: A Dad’s Insight
Sometimes, my life feels like one, (very) long Q&A session. The questions, small as they may be, come hot and heavy from the first moments the kids are awake in the morning until the last moments before they go to bed. What’s for breakfast? What time is it? Why do I have to get dressed?… Continue reading Thirteen: So Many Little Questions: A Dad’s Insight
Random Musings #5
My last post was about stress and one way which my family responds to it, which got me thinking a little broader: what exactly is stress? Turns out, there’s actually a lot more to stress than I originally thought. A lot more. So, naturally, the English teacher in me took over. Time for a little… Continue reading Random Musings #5
Twelve: Teacher by Day, Dad by Night: The True Story of How Early Dinners Keep Me Sane
Everything I’ve written about so far has been fairly positive. And that’s been purposefully done, because there are so many positives to highlight from life with a bunch of kids. But one thing that is ever present is the stress that comes with it. It is hard to adequately sum up just how stressful raising… Continue reading Twelve: Teacher by Day, Dad by Night: The True Story of How Early Dinners Keep Me Sane
Eleven: Cherishing Moments: A Dad’s Very Brief Guide to Raising a Girl and Lots of Boys
The author reflects on parenting four boys and the importance of spending quality time with them while also acknowledging his daughter’s changing interests as she grows up. He emphasizes the need for parents to cherish moments, whether grand or simple, and to make time for meaningful experiences together before children become more independent.
Ten: Unique Family Tradition: Rotating Date Nights with Kids
In this post, I share a unique family tradition of conducting individualized date nights with each child to ensure they receive the necessary attention amidst a busy household. The dates rotate among parents and involve activities chosen by the children, promoting connection and joy. This practice underscores the importance of quality time in nurturing parent-child relationships.
Nine: Family Fun
Simple post today. Five things we do as a family for fun. The only one in order is the first one. The others are in no particular order. One: Baseball Games We love baseball. Thankfully, our hometown has a college team and a collegiate league summer team that each offer multiple free ticket games every… Continue reading Nine: Family Fun
Random Musings #4
I envy people who live where it snows frequently. I love the snow. It’s one of my all time favorite things in the world, something I’ve seen only a handful of times in my life, seeing as how we got snow exactly one time that I can remember growing up (it was truly epic when… Continue reading Random Musings #4
Eight: Never Gets Old
There isn’t a whole lot to say about being a witness to sonograms other than this: this never gets old.
Seven: How to Feed a Big Family on a Budget
In this post, I share insights on managing a large family’s grocery budget, which averages around $150 weekly, emphasizing meal planning, online shopping, and utilizing coupons. I highlight the significance of family meals and the joy of unexpected acts of kindness, illustrating how thoughtful gestures can create memorable experiences amidst everyday challenges.