Stress Management, a form of pacification

One of the largest and most positive outcomes of my journey in the anonymized, public space of blogging about my little side has been embracing the ability that diapers have on my stress management.  Learning to harness the power of positive padding has helped me gain insight into what diapers do for me on various … Continue reading Stress Management, a form of pacification

Heart to Heart, a series – Introduction

While in Church a previous Sunday it was announced that a Heart To Heart class would be starting at the ward, or congregational level, in the coming months.  I think I let the announcement float over me the first time. Then again, it was discussed more, and my wife and I both talked about attending … Continue reading Heart to Heart, a series – Introduction

Being worthy in diapers

Finding happiness while in the search for everlasting happiness is something each and everyone of us reach for in this life.  We all want to feel happy. We all want to feel worthy of love and happiness. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, especially male Priesthood holders, strive to keep themselves … Continue reading Being worthy in diapers

Long-term happiness, for the little & their spouse

During the Great Depression in 1938 Harvard University began a study on 268 of their sophomores in an effort to discover what leads to long-term happy and healthy lives.  This study has since expanded to include the offspring of the original candidates, and as of April 2017 nineteen of the original candidates were still alive … Continue reading Long-term happiness, for the little & their spouse

“Adjustments” and keeping ourselves on the Covenant Path

“Whatever our circumstances might be, we can exercise our faith to come unto Christ and find a God we can trust.”Elder Walter F. González, General Authority Seventy Sitting here taking in General Conference with my family I have begun thinking about what has resonated with me.  What will be my takeaways from this weekend? What … Continue reading “Adjustments” and keeping ourselves on the Covenant Path

Too much of something can lead us away

This morning in Church I heard some wisdom from a rather unique child.  Once a month there is an opportunity for people to stand up in front of the congregation and share what they believe.  This boy and his father had an experience over the weekend where he was grateful for technology. It had saved … Continue reading Too much of something can lead us away

To those listening, thank you

I received an auto-generated email earlier today from my blog notifying me of a new follower. It brings a smile to my face with the thought that there are people out there who are reading what I am creating. My thoughts took me back to earlier this year. Five months ago the thought of writing … Continue reading To those listening, thank you

Taking a break, and my wife’s first look

In a life with littles, we seldom find time for ourselves.  There isn’t five minutes that go by that one of them doesn’t turn into Sherlock Holmes and begin tracking us down.  For parents of children, I’m sure you can relate. My wife and I constantly discuss how we will continue to date, and build … Continue reading Taking a break, and my wife’s first look