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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-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

Fourteen: I’ll Be Back

Woke the kids up early to see what the Easter bunny left. Went to sunrise mass to worship and receive the body, blood, soul, and divinity of our risen Lord and Savior. Came home to hide Easter eggs all over the back yard. Watched all my kids hunt those Easter eggs, count the candies they… Continue reading Fourteen: I’ll Be Back

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