Work for the Parents, Play for the Kid

Dashboards, Grandparents & A Wild Zoo Weekend 🐯📊🎨

Hey friends,

Another week flew by, and in our house, that means one thing: the adults worked and the toddler played. Jasper spent the week soaking up grandparent time while Mom and Dad tackled the ever-growing mountain of work.

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Masterpieces in the Making

One of the week’s highlights? Jasper did some painting at school! No doubt, he’s giving Picasso a run for his money—or at least bringing home some colorful creations that’ll soon decorate our mantel. I’ll probably be the biased parent calling it “modern art,” but isn’t that part of the job?

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Rows, Data, and Dashboards (Oh My)

Meanwhile, I’ve been deep in the trenches at work, combing through rows and rows of data to build the next big dashboard. It’s a lot of numbers, clicks, and coffee. But the light at the end of the spreadsheet? Post-work joy with Jasper. That’s the real dashboard I look forward to every day.

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Weekend Kickoff: First Zoo Trip of the Year

We kicked off the weekend in the best way—our first trip to the zoo this year! There’s something magical about seeing Jasper’s face light up when he sees animals in real life. Tigers, elephants, and some very curious birds made the trip worth every step. If you haven’t been yet this season, I highly recommend making the trip. I’ll be sharing some of our favorite zoo snaps soon on the notes section of this website and my Buy Me a Coffee page ☕—definitely check them out!

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Sunday Traditions: Temple, Friends & Paneer

Sunday kept the good vibes going with our return to the temple. We’ve been making it a point to stay consistent with these visits—not just for us, but so Jasper feels connected to the community. This week’s service had the place decked out in very pink decorations—and I’m not mad about it.

But the real win? They served Paneer for Langar, and if you know me, you know that made my Sunday complete. Paneer is the way to my heart—case closed.

Family Life Scorecard:

• Parents: Productivity +10

• Jasper: Fun +20, Creativity +15

• Dad: Paneer Happiness +100

That’s the week in our world. What about yours? If your family’s been on any fun outings lately (or if you’ve had a meal that made your week), hit reply—I’d love to hear about it.

Until next time,

David

P.S. Photos from the zoo and more family fun are up on my Buy Me a Coffee page ☕. Every bit of support helps keep these stories going—and keeps my caffeine levels high enough to handle more dashboards!