I must admit to being really frustrated lately with my blog. I don’t know what I should do as I seem to have run out of steam for posting anything here and I don’t know why. I want it to succeed, but it is not. And I am frustrated by that. I have another creative… Continue reading The Blog at a Crossroads
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Forty-Four: New Year, New Things Coming!
Ringing in 2026 with My Top 2025 Finds for Big-Family Life: Affordable Essentials We Can’t Live Without Quick note: This post contains affiliate links. If you buy something through them, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you—it helps keep this big-family blog running! First things first: Happy New Year to anyone… Continue reading Forty-Four: New Year, New Things Coming!
Forty-Two: Our Family Christmas
Today was the big day for us, our Christmas celebration. As we do every year, we marked today on the calendar as our day to share our gifts, a big meal, and our time together as our big gift to each other. I’ll walk you through each part of our day, one by one, as… Continue reading Forty-Two: Our Family Christmas
Random Musings #18
One of our yearly family traditions is visiting one of two corn mazes in our area in the fall. In our busyness this year, we almost missed out as we found out yesterday that today was the last day that the closer one was open for the season. We also noticed that the weather today,… Continue reading Random Musings #18
Thirty-Eight: The First Anniversary Special
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
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
Twenty-Eight: Summer’s Exit Stage Left: A Teacher’s Bittersweet Farewell
Summer 2025, you’ve pulled a fast one. One day I’m lounging with my six kids, basking in the glory of no lesson plans, and now it’s practically gone. As an English teacher, I get two precious months off to soak up family time, but this first summer as a family of eight? It’s slipped through… Continue reading Twenty-Eight: Summer’s Exit Stage Left: A Teacher’s Bittersweet Farewell
Twenty-Seven: A Day of Faith, Family, and Fun: Our Catholic Retreat Experience
Last Saturday, our family embarked on a soul-nourishing journey at an all-day Catholic outdoor retreat, the first one we’ve ever attended as a family. It was certainly a day to remember! From praying together in the presence of Our Lord to a serene rosary walk with a stunning replica of the Our Lady of Guadalupe… Continue reading Twenty-Seven: A Day of Faith, Family, and Fun: Our Catholic Retreat Experience
Twenty-Six: Reflections on a Restaurant Compliment
Last week, my family and I visited a historic local restaurant, an amazing old-fashioned delicatessen with lots of natural light and the comforting aroma of fresh bread and pasta wrapped in a century old building. The kids, as usual, were their lively selves, chatting and giggling, but mindful of their manners. We’ve worked hard to… Continue reading Twenty-Six: Reflections on a Restaurant Compliment
Random Musings #11
“I’m a boy mom!” “I’m a girl dad!” Gag me already. You’re a mom. You’re a dad. You’re a parent. Stop with this garbage. Being a parent isn’t about trendy labels like “boy mom” or “girl dad.” It’s about the real, messy, incredible work of raising a human. Those terms are just social media fluff,… Continue reading Random Musings #11