Yesterday morning marked a milestone: my first time packing school lunches for four kids, as our four oldest are now all officially tearing into the school year. I stood at the kitchen counter, a one-man assembly line, crafting their homemade lunchables with crackers, cheese, and pepperoni, stacking them neatly into each of their lunch bags.… Continue reading Thirty-One: Packing Lunches for My Crew
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Random Musings #9
A Personal Mosquito Nightmare Mosquitoes are the absolute worst. I despise them with every fiber of my being. For some reason, these little bloodsuckers have a special obsession with my ankles. Last night, after a quick trip outside to toss the trash, I came back looking like a pink-and-white Dalmatian, scratching my legs, arms, and… Continue reading Random Musings #9
Twenty-Three: Dad Strong, Part One – Building Physical Strength as a Busy Dad
Part One of a special tribute series devoted to dads leading up to Father’s Day 2025. Being a dad in a big family is a marathon, not a sprint. Between work, diaper changes, planning and cooking meals for several picky eaters, and playing backyard baseball, finding time to stay physically fit sometimes feels impossible. But… Continue reading Twenty-Three: Dad Strong, Part One – Building Physical Strength as a Busy Dad