Captain’s Log – Isle of Manliness
Sometimes I tell people that I used to be funny until I married my husband. Then I became the straight man to his comedy show. While I’m mostly sort of kind of joking, it’s true that Aaron has a special…
When You’re the Oldest Mom in the Pre-School Drop Off
I’ve got a birthday coming up. The big 3-9. An age that can no longer be classified as “mid-30s,” and is one slippery year away from the once-dreaded 40. Mostly, I’m fine with that. I haven’t worried too much about…
Captain’s Log – Man Time
Well, my husband has done it again. Apparently being around children sparks his creativity. During Spring Break the girls and I went on a camping trip with the Girl Scouts, leaving Aaron and Calvin home alone for the weekend. Here’s…
What Do You Get When You Cross a Salesman With a Writer?
One of the absolute coolest things about being a parent is having a front row seat to developing personalities. It’s so interesting to watch the different parts and pieces of yours and your partner’s personality merge and meld and influence…
8 Kids for 6 Days: A Dad’s Perspective (Day 6)
Captain’s log, Day 6, February 5th, year of our Lord 2018 Alas, on the way to the coffee machine this morning I used my bare foot to discover a dog had pooped in the kitchen. There must be something in…
8 Kids for 6 Days: A Dad’s Perspective (Day 5)
Captain’s log, Day 5, February 4th, year of our Lord 2018 The sun has risen and none of the young crew have awakened from their slumber. The late night seems to have taken its toll. Queen Matron has acquired a…
8 Kids for 6 Days: A Dad’s Perspective (Day 4)
Captain’s log, Day 4, February 3rd, year of our Lord 2018 Queen Matron arose early today for a meeting. I remained in my cot hoping for a few more blissful minutes of slumber. A bright light seared through my eye…
8 Kids for 6 Days: A Dad’s Perspective (Day 3)
Captain’s log, Day 3, February 2nd, Year of our Lord 2018. The previous day’s activities have functionally tired them out. I made it through my entire coffee and prayer time with no interruption. Alas, the tiredness is having an effect…
8 Kids for 6 Days: A Dad’s Perspective (Day 2)
Captain’s log, Day 2, February 1st, year of our Lord 2018 My morning coffee and prayer time in the dark living quarters was shattered by an unholy light from the upstairs gaming facility. X and Curly have decided to play…
8 Kids for 6 Days: A Dad’s Perspective
We recently had some good friends of ours take a much needed vacation without their children. As any parents know, going on vacation without kids can be an incredibly restful and rejuvinating feeling. It can also be as rare as…
