A friend of mine brought up an insightful thought the other day about the modern day greeting in America. In years past when somebody asked how you were doing, the most common response was, “I’m good.” More grammatically correct folks would say, “I’m well.” Today, the most common reply is, “I’m busy.” The latter statement… View Post
Hungry Babies, Whiny Toddlers, Needy Kids: Two Ways to Make the Most of These Chaotic Times
I took my first trip today since our daughter was born three weeks ago. You would think being away by myself would be a welcomed reprieve. Maybe I’m being overly sentimental, but it was difficult saying goodbye. Not more than an hour later, I found out why. Driving to the airport, I happened to… View Post
You’ll Never Believe What My Wife Gave Me For Father’s Day
My wife, Christi, is the sentimental one in our relationship. For my first Father’s Day, she had a hardcover book made with pictures of Landon and I together throughout his first year of life. This Father’s Day, she topped it. Here’s what she gave me this year: The sacrifice of choosing to be… View Post
Loving Tiny Humans
(guest post by my lovely wife, Christi. Originally posted on Meleea.com on August 3, 2013) by Christi Straub Family is our first experience of being connected to another in love – it’s the most selfless, grounding, strengthening, wings-to-fly kind of love. But love starts out in a funny way. We’re born into a strange world through… View Post