Archive - The Dad Diary

May 2025

In the Chaos, Stillness

Illness, milestones, and meaningful moments as May comes to a close

May 27 •

From Sick Days to Sea Breeze

A surprise cruise, some sandy toes, and a well-earned break after a week of illness and firsts.

May 20 •

The Week Everything Hit at Once

Jump Seats, Fevers, and Tornadoes—Just Another Week with a Baby.

May 13 •

One Year, One Nap, and One Extra Deep Dish

From celebrating our MVP mother-in-law to chasing a suddenly sitting Jasper, it’s been a week full of milestones, messes, and midnight surprises.

May 6 •

April 2025

A New Season of Firsts

Finding strength in faith, family, and the unseen work of growth

Apr 29 •

Faith, Family & Focus

From spiritual exploration to kangaroo chases, a reflection on distraction, identity, and what it means to show up—for yourself, your partner, and your…

Apr 22 •

A Week of Work, Wander, and a Whole Lot of Orange

A week of meaningful connections, cultural celebrations, and the beginning of something personal and new.

Apr 15 •

Balancing Work, Fatherhood, and Culture

A working dad reflects on fatherhood, a surprise work trip, and insights from India’s labor force

Apr 8 •

Surviving the Dreaded 1-Year-Old Shots

Vaccinations hopefully with Less Stress and More Smiles

Apr 1 •

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