Category: dads

Our Sacred Sanctum – Home

Four years ago, my wife and I made one of the best choices of our lives. This choice was not easy, but it brought about peace. This choice cost us, but it gave us rest and safety. It was an investment that will help… Continue Reading “Our Sacred Sanctum – Home”

PATCHING HOLES

A couple of days ago my wife felt water dripping on her head as we sat on the couch. This is never a good way to begin a relaxing evening. I went upstairs to see if I could figure out where it was coming… Continue Reading “PATCHING HOLES”

Reassess and Reset

I don’t know about you, but when this whole COVID19 thing happened a lot of my routines went out the window. Waking up at 4:30am ended, working out three times a week stopped, going to morning mass was no longer an option. We all were faced with a new situation (like homeschooling) and we adapted. Now, I am looking around at the situation and realizing our family is no longer in crisis mode. I think it is time to reassess and reset.

Gate Duty

Today was a Win

There are many days on this journey of fatherhood that I don’t feel like I am good enough, tough enough, kind enough, compassionate enough, understanding enough—fill in the blank for yourself. Fathering children is tough work. Sometimes we can’t tell whether anything is actually sticking in those little hearts and mind. However, today is one of those days that I can call a win.

Six Years In

The last six years have gone by so fast! It is hard to believe that six years ago my wife and I had a baby girl that would change our lives. That “baby girl” is now six years old (Claire) and we have a… Continue Reading “Six Years In”

Board Games – 5 reasons why you should play with your family.

One of my absolute favorite things to do with my family is play board games. Im not sure when or how I was introduced to board games, but I love them. There is something so exciting about sitting around with my kids and introducing… Continue Reading “Board Games – 5 reasons why you should play with your family.”

The Last Few Months: Pt. 1 – Another New School

The last few months have been filled with tons of discernment, choices, and changes. Our family has been moving at the speed of light, or at least it seems that way. Claire is now going to first grade and Cecilia turned two. This past… Continue Reading “The Last Few Months: Pt. 1 – Another New School”

Saying Goodbye to our Pet

    A few weeks ago we had to put down our lovable dog Rocky. We had Rocky for 8 years. He was a great dog.  Rocky started losing weight pretty rapidly. Our first visit to the vet revealed that he was having heart… Continue Reading “Saying Goodbye to our Pet”

Kindergarten

Today was a normal day. My wife and I woke up and got the kids ready. We prayed. Breakfast was made. Diapers were changed. As I sat on the couch killing a few minutes before we had to leave it struck me. I’m not… Continue Reading “Kindergarten”