Here’s a little warm and fuzzy blog about my parents: My parents, in some ways, are typical Midwestern, middle age people. They are conservative, the live in a tiny little town, they have been married for over 45 years, raised three kids on a single income so my mom could stay at home. They got … Continue reading My Parents (3-30-16)
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Adulting-Guest Blog by my Wife (4-5-16)
Being an Adult I’ve been ruminating on this for a few weeks now, but recently I’ve watched a close friend go through something crazy challenging and it’s just kind of hit me: I am an adult. I mean, pretty officially, I think. Don’t get me wrong, on some level, I’ve known this for quite some … Continue reading Adulting-Guest Blog by my Wife (4-5-16)
It’s A Struggle… (4-7-16)
Here are the boys, looking innocent. I was in the middle of blogging about the challenges, struggles, and paralyzing frustrations of motherhood when I started writing about last night. I realized it deserved its own post and that our readers deserve a good laugh (or sympathetic cry) at my expense. The struggle is constant. Last … Continue reading It’s A Struggle… (4-7-16)
Our News (6-12-16)
I haven't been meaning to be a big tease, I just haven't had the opportunity to write this out, and I've had a few other more passionate blogs to regurgitate first. I've been eluding to some big changes in our lives and I'd like to share. We're moving! My wife got a full time Air … Continue reading Our News (6-12-16)
EPIC Summer! (8-4-16)
So a couple months ago I blogged about my summer plans. I was pretty excited that I had a plan to spend a lot of time with all my kids, be outdoors, and get into shape at the same time. We started out with a bang! We did so many cool things, Disc Golf Camp, … Continue reading EPIC Summer! (8-4-16)
Our little slice of paradise (8-22-16)
We’ve completed the move! After a whirlwind summer, and about a month of living in transition, a few weekends ago we rented the U-Haul truck to load up the big things, and said hello to our new town, home, and life! Let me just say how thankful we are about several things: We are thankful … Continue reading Our little slice of paradise (8-22-16)
The Problem (Solver) 9-15-16
I’ve been blessed (or cursed) with an obsessive type mind. I am obsessed with problem solving. As a child I loved puzzles, word games, riddles, mysteries. I would read a Hardy Boys book (ok, big rainbow flag!) a day, I couldn’t soak it up fast enough. I went through a phase where I did … Continue reading The Problem (Solver) 9-15-16
The Funny Little Guy
I had the fortune of having the last week to spend with our #5. The other kids were gone to dad’s and my wife had to be TDY for the week. It was a luxurious week of low parenting demands, snacking, and relaxing. We had a great time together but I thought I would capture … Continue reading The Funny Little Guy
Parenting Blah Blah Blah-Entitlement
It’s another mothering blog, so I apologize, but it seems to occupy my mind and my life quite a bit. Read this and I promise a juicy blog post by next week. Confession: I have entitled kids. Now, not all the way entitled, sometimes I’ve stuck to my guns. I don’t picture my kids so … Continue reading Parenting Blah Blah Blah-Entitlement
My “Co-Workers”
If my kids were people who I worked with: I’m a stay at home mom. Many people think I don’t have much in common with those of us that go to work. But when my friends and family talk about work, I often think how similar it sounds to my day at home. Last week … Continue reading My “Co-Workers”
Just the 7 of Us 