The Adventures of a Stay-at-Home Dad of 5
I started my blog a few months ago just as naive as a person could possibly be. I didn't read any blog regularly and would really only read a blog if someone shared a post on my Facebook timeline. A few people suggested to me from time to time that I start a blog but…
I can't believe this is already the last Tuesday in April, time seems to be flying by for me. Last week we had a bunch of really great posts that linked up. I'm excited to see what you guys have in store for us this week. Don't forget to share some comment love to others,…
The days are starting to blur. Tuesday is a lot like Thursday, is a lot like Saturday, is a lot like all of last March. I struggle many days to remember what day of the week it is, they all look so similar. The monotony can be so overwhelming at times, maddening at others and…
It is so easy to take things for granted. It's easy to look back on your life and see the things that you took for granted and wish you had done things differently. I just wrote a post about all The Things I Used to Take for Granted before I had kids. It was a…
Before I had kids I took so many mundane tasks for granted. Staying home and watching 4 kids has taught me a valuable lesson about appreciating the simple things in life. Below I have compiled a list of some of the things I used to take for granted. Going to bathroom Long gone are the…
Well, it's that time again. Time to link-up one (or more) of your posts and connect with some people on Google+ I've been mostly absent from the blog this past week because the family and I were on vacation at Disney World. We had a great time and made some wonderful memories. But enough about…
Party Under the Big Top ~ Act Ten Well, here we are: Another week gone by and another Party Under the Big Top in the books. Last week had a lot of really great posts linked up and I have no reason to believe this week will be any different. We've got a little bit…
I can appreciate a great name. Parents spend hours and even years discussing what they want to name their children. There are even companies popping up that will help you pick out a unique name for your baby for the low, low price of $30K. I'm not even kidding, read about it here . A…
So many misconceptions swirl around Stay-at-Home Dads. As the workplace is becoming a more even playing field for women, many couples are finding themselves in situations where having the dad stay home with the kids makes more sense. With social media at an all time frenzy, people are free to share their thoughts instantly with…
Well, here we are again, ready for another terrific Blog Party. Last week we set a record for the most posts linked up, with more than 50! Thank you so much to everyone who participated and who invited a friend. This week we have a few minor changes. Lysa, my co-host has redesigned the party…
What's the deal with Band-Aids? If you are a parent or a child care worker then you know there are magic healing powers inside band-aids. These special healing powers rival the secret magic of a mom's kiss. When my kids come running to me crying about their latest bump, my go-to reaction is "Here, let…
After a few months of blogging about my adventures as a stay-at-home dad, I've had to take a few long looks in the mirror and into my soul and ask myself "is this working out?" The resounding answer is no. It seems people don't want to read funny stories about a super intelligent, incredibly handsome,…