A dad realizes he’s stopped truly holding his older kids, vows to start again before it’s too late.
Tag: musing
Thirty: The Annual Back to School Rollercoaster
As summer fades like the last glow of a firefly, I’m sitting here writing this post, feeling the weight of back-to-school season settle in. The end of summer always hits me hard, with those glorious days of no alarm clock, filled with spontaneous adventures or late nights watching baseball games. Those moments of pure, unhurried… Continue reading Thirty: The Annual Back to School Rollercoaster
Random Musings #13
Let’s call this one, On Parenthood and Perspective I was scrolling through Instagram soaking in a few moments of me time when something hit me like a ton of bricks: why are so many parents out there using the platform to just dunk on their kids? It’s all rants about the messes, the tantrums, the… Continue reading Random Musings #13
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
Twenty-Five: Six Months (or so) of Bring Back Big Families
It’s been a full and fast-paced six months here at Bring Back Big Families. Between swimming pool clean-ups, late-night reflections, and a deep dive into what it really means to be a strong dad, I’ve covered a lot of ground lately. The Dad Strong series unpacked the four pillars of strength—physical, mental, spiritual, and intellectual—and how they play… Continue reading Twenty-Five: Six Months (or so) of Bring Back Big Families
Random Musings #7
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” – Peggy O’Mara I ran across this quote just today. I’m not sure how I hadn’t seen it before, but it hit me kind of hard because I realized that virtually all I do all day long is talk to kids. When I wake my… Continue reading Random Musings #7
Random Musings # 6
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
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
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.