Archive - The Dad Diary

Building in Two Worlds

Career crossroads, ice festival Saturdays, and learning to grow at home and abroad — without losing the moments that matter.

13 hrs ago • David Banig Jr

In the Middle of the Busy

Early Valentine’s moments, temple milestones, and finding meaning in the everyday rhythm of dad life.

Feb 17 • David Banig Jr

Dashboards, Dhaba Chai, and Dad Duties

A birthday grind, a new suit run, temple reset, and gearing up for Super Bowl Sunday 🏈

Feb 10 • David Banig Jr

Five Plows and a Prayer

When your week starts with snow and ends at baggage claim.

Feb 3 • David Banig Jr

January 2026

Snowed In, Headed Out

Missing Jasper, buried in work, and packing for a flight the day winter chose violence

Jan 27 • David Banig Jr

Carrying the Load

Finding the Direction

Jan 20 • David Banig Jr

Quiet House, Loud Heart

Another week of work, dad jokes, and counting the days until home feels full again

Jan 13 • David Banig Jr

Finding My Rhythm Again

Goals, growth, and starting 2026 from a distance.

Jan 6 • David Banig Jr

December 2025

Three Days Home

Finding discipline, family, and purpose between airports and empty houses.

Dec 30, 2025 • David Banig Jr

Wide Awake in a Quiet World

Missing my little travel partner on the other side of the clock.

Dec 23, 2025 • David Banig Jr

Across the World with My Son

How India is teaching us both to slow down and look closer.

Dec 16, 2025 • David Banig Jr

Touchdown in India

New country, new culture, same curious little explorer.

Dec 9, 2025 • David Banig Jr

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