Spring 2025
Easter & Springtime Events in and around Kendall County page 8
Gardening Shops
get ready for spring excitement page 16
Summer Festivals
celebrations of the season page 4
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Kendall County
By Diane Krieger Spivak
summer festivals
Photos provided by Wine on the Fox Oswego, Yorkville Riverfest and Montgomery Fest
What is summertime without a festival? There are tons of different and fun ones throughout Kendall County for you to enjoy. We’ve highlighted three to celebrate the beginning, middle, and end of the summer season.
WINE ON THE FOX OSWEGO
May 3, 4 - Hudson Crossing Park
How does a choice of more than 130 wines sound? After 19 years, the village of Oswego has gotten its Wine on the Fox wine-tasting festival down to a science.
“This is probably our first major two-day outdoor festival and spring event, the weather is usually fantastic, and we just feel like there’s an appetite for wine and gathering,” says Julie Hoffman, who’s managed the event since 2018. “What sets us apart is not only the picturesque setting, but the mom-and-pop wineries that have participated for years and years. It’s kind of like being a kid in a candy store when you enjoy wine.”
Good news for those not quite into wine. “We always have a selection of craft beer,” says Hoffman. New this year is a beer package that includes a variety of tickets to start. “After that, anyone can buy extra tickets for $1 each,” says Hoffman.
The festival is, “very Ravinia-esque,” says Hoffman. “It’s Oswego-esque, it’s river-esque, it’s wine-esque, and it’s also really good music.” There’s more than 10 hours of live entertainment. “And, if you don’t want to pay anything, you don’t have to,” adds Hoffman. “You can bring your own food, enjoy the music, bring all your friends together, and there’s two days to choose from.”
A wide variety of food and beverage vendors and food trucks are available onsite, as well as offerings from downtown restaurants.
A wine basket raffle, featuring 15 baskets from festival sponsors has been added this year. “People can buy as many tickets as they want,” says Hoffman. Winners will be announced on Sunday and do not need to be present to win.
There’s also the Creation Pavilion, because, well, “sometimes wine and just making something goes hand-in-hand,” says Hoffman. “We’ve got the painting on canvas class at one o’clock on Saturday, and we have the painting on a wine glass at one o’clock on Sunday, and there’s a new playground this year.” You can also paint a scene next to the river or take a charcuterie class.
A ticket package introduced last year, the Private Tent Package, sells out quickly. It’s a private package for up to six guests, including six wristbands, a large charcuterie board from Fancy Nancy, six commemorative wine glasses, an eight-foot table, a picnic table, and a tent in a 10 by 20-foot space. The Private Tent must be bought in advance, until May 1 or sold out. Other packages are available, as well, at www.wineonthefox.com.
With festival goers numbering between 5,000 and 7,000 a year, there’s now a new free shuttle from the Venue 1012 outdoor amphitheater parking lot on a continuous loop to the park. “We’re also encouraging people to do rideshare, like Uber or Lyft,” says Hoffman. “We think that’s a responsible option for a wine event.” Accessible (handicap) parking is doubling this year from 25 to 50 spaces.
YORKVILLE RIVERFEST
July 19 - Bicentennial Riverfront Park
When you combine country with a cardboard boat race hitting the rapids, you’ve got a recipe for success.
Just ask Shay Remus, superintendent of recreation for the city of Yorkville. “It started as a ribfest, and has transformed over the years into a community festival,” says Remus. Now, the all-country festival draws a crowd of between 5000 and 8000 every year.
“We’ve always had country bands,” says Remus. “We have a huge crowd for those.” But once the fest added unique family activities, it drew a huge response from families in the community and beyond.
The Cowboy Co. country music show runs from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Riplock from 3-6 p.m., and headliner Back Country Roads from 7-10 p.m. “They want to see what fun activity we’re going to bring each year,” says Remus. “People comment on how fun and different they are throughout the day, and a lot of them stay for the music, as it turns into a more concert venue for the evening.”
Some unique past activities have been a Mario theme with kids riding real scooters, collecting coins on scorecards at designated stations, and turning them in for prizes, as well as a Barbie-themed photo box, complete with costumes for both kids and adults.
“This year we’re really excited,” says Remus. “We’re doing a Wicked Fest based off of the movie, as well as “How to Train Your Dragon” training as well — two very different movies to interest kids of all ages.” Details are yet to be finalized, but it’s a definite that Elphaba and Glinda will be there for meet-and-greets.
“We have this cool attraction called the euro bungee which we’re calling, “Defying Gravity,” says Remus, explaining that kids are hooked onto a bungee so they can bounce and fly like Elphaba on a trampoline. “Then we’re making Shiz University so the kids will be able to do several different stations of magic and science experiments that they can create and take home.” At Train Your Dragon Academy kids will go to different training stations to learn how to become a dragon rider. “They’ll be paired with a dragon at the end of their training to take home with them.”
There’ll be plenty of food, too. “We are super lucky that we have so many local vendors in Yorkville that can come out and provide food to all our festivals,” says Remus. All vendors have not yet been confirmed but among the offerings will be barbecue, ice cream, pizza, Mexican fare, pork sandwiches, and more. “For the most part local restaurants come out and serve the food.”
Of course, there’s a beer tent. “We’ll do a craft beer tasting from 2-6 p.m., and we’ve started doing themed drinks,” says Remus. This year’s Wicked theme will result in handcrafted Elphaba and Glinda drinks for adults. Elphaba’s drink will be green, and Glinda’s pink and sparkly. A non-alcoholic Munchkin drink is planned for the kids. Plans are also in the works to try and include boba in the Glinda and Munchkin drinks, “since that’s all the rage,” says Remus.
The famous Cardboard Boat Race takes place at 2 p.m. Registration is $10 and begins at 12:30 p.m. The course heads down the Fox River in the Marge Cline Whitewater Course, which yes, does have some rapids, depending on how high the water is on that day. Entrants create their boats at home, according to strict requirements found on the village website at www.yorkville. il.us/riverfest. Awards include Best in Show and the top three fastest boats, “or whoever lasts longest,” says Remus.
MONTGOMERY FEST
August 15, 16, 17 Montgomery Park
Montgomery Fest’s 40th year is helping summer’s festival season go out with a literal bang. Not only does the fest have food, entertainment, a car show, and a beer garden, but there’s a parade, a carnival, and fireworks, to boot.
The majority of the fun takes place in Montgomery Park. “That’s where we have our big stage with a lot of our live entertainment,” says Montgomery Community Engagement & Event Coordinator Rosie Boeing. “That’s where we’ll have our carnival and our food and beer vendors. Within the park is where we have designated fireworks viewing, launched from a different location.”
Saturday’s car show is across the street at Austin Park. Sunday’s parade through downtown Montgomery includes community groups, businesses, elected officials, and music like the Tunes of Glory bagpipes. “It’s always a fun parade,” says Boeing.
One new aspect of the fest takes place on Saturday along River Street in front of the village hall where there’ll be lots of family-focused entertainment and activities like Miss Jamie’s Farm, Scribble Monster and Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles, as well as inflatable slides and Chalk with a Cop.
Entertainment headliners, all at 8 p.m., include tribute to Cumbia Sonora Dinamita on Friday, tribute to Billy Joel 52nd Street on Saturday, and, closing the fest, Semple, on Sunday. Fireworks start immediately after at 9 p.m.
The annual carnival includes several rides and attractions for all ages, including oversized roller coasters, Ferris wheel and “really fun spinny things,” says Boeing.
Food offerings include a variety of staples like ice cream, funnel cakes and tacos. “We’re looking for fun and different things,” says Boeing. “Last year, a vendor sold a really cool birria ramen dish. We’re hoping this year to incorporate more gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options.”
The beer garden is open all weekend. Parking is at Lion Metals, and the fest also offers shuttle services from Blain’s Farm & Fleet and Lakewood Creek Elementary School.
“We’re very excited for the 40th anniversary,” says Boeing, noting that the fest annually draws around 18,000 visitors. “We hope to see as many people as possible that weekend.”
KENDALL COUNTY AREA Easter
Walk among the tulips and check out these great local events celebrating Easter and springtime fun. Take time to fly a kite, enjoy poetry and be sure to reserve tickets for the annual Wine on the Fox in May.
APRIL 19
Spring Egg Hunt
Knights Park in Sandwich, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Bring a basket and join the fun to locate eggs and visit with the Bunny for photos after the search. sandwichparkdistrict.org
Pop Up Poetry in the Park, Hudson Crossing Park, 10 a.m.1 p.m., free; celebrate National Poetry Month with a party featuring local high school poets, artists and bring along your own favorite verse to share. oswegolandparkdistrict.org
APRIL 19
Floating Egg Hunt
Vaughan Athletic Center, Aurora, 9-11 a.m.
$15 resident/$17 non resident; dive into fun with a egg hunt in the pool. foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
APRIL 26
Earth Day Kite Fly
Prairie Point Community Park, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
free; bring a kite and test your flying skills or watch a professional demonstration with giant kites. There will be an Earth Day Tree Planting in the Park at 11 a.m. and the Oswego Country Spring Market will be open. oswegolandparkdistrict.org
APRIL 26
Saw Wee Kee Trail Run Series
Saw Wee Kee Park, 4 p.m., $30 per event; join the challenge in the first of the Oswegoland Park District trail runs. oswegolandparkdistrict.org
Easter & Springtime Events
MAY 3-4
Wine on the Fox, Hudson Crossing Park Oswego; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 3 and 12-6 p.m. May 4; sip and savor with the return of this festival; purchase advance tickets for discount; wineonthefox.com
MAY 11
Sunday at Sandwich Vintage Antique and Handmade Market, Sandwich Fairgrounds, Sandwich; early bird from 7-8 a.m. and regular admission 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; early bird admission $10, regular admission $5, free for children 12 and younger; shop for vintage and handmade items. Food trucks on-site and live music. mjandcrew.com/sunday-atsandwich
MAY 18
Spring Fling Kendall County Fairgrounds, Yorkville, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; features auto show and a craft market with live music and food vendors. kendallcountyfairgrounds.org
MAY 22
Margaritas en Mayo Riverfront Park, Yorkville, 5-9 p.m.; a family-friendly fiesta that includes Mexican music and dance performances including Mariachi bands. Activities for children include pinatas, races and games. yorkville.il.us
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CHILDREN’S THEATRE BRINGS CHARLOTTE’S WEB TO SANDWICH OPERA HOUSE
Learn more about IVT and stay tuned for more 2025 programs
By Diane Krieger Spivak | Photos provided by the Indian Valley Theatre
The beloved and classic tale of “Charlotte’s Web” arrived at the Sandwich Opera House earlier this April. Leaders at Indian Valley Theatre talk more about the production and the values they bring to the creative company.
Based on the 1952 children’s classic book by E.B. Webb, and adapted by Joseph Robinette, “Charlottes Web” revolves around Wilbur, a runt pig who is saved from being butchered when a spider named Charlotte spins words in her web.
“The farm animals are very supportive of this little pig,” says Kathie Hart, director, and a member of IVT since its inception more than 40 years ago. “Charlotte and Wilbur become good friends. Other things are brought to the heart as far as friendships and being able to not be afraid that something is going to happen to you, or if you’ve had a really good friend who’s helped you along the way.”
This is the first time the play came to IVT. “Our play reading committee decided to do Charlotte’s Web because it’s a children’s show and has good morals and values in it,” says Sharon Pagoria, artistic assistant, and publicity team member.
IVT has been bringing children’s theatre to the area since it was started by the American Association of University Women in 1983 as Indian Valley Children’s Theatre. The nonprofit operates totally through volunteers (yes, they can use you) to help with every aspect of running its shows.
The goal, the same now as it was then, is to get kids involved in theater.
“Charlotte’s Web” boasted 50 cast members from eight surrounding communities. “Of those, 43 are kids,” says Hart, whose last name could be an indicator of her soft spot for the younger set. “We didn’t have to cast that many kids, but we do have some
talented kids and I’m all for giving them that experience.” Her solution: Triple cast the animals and split up the lines. She also increased the number of narrators from 3 to 8.
Six kids didn’t have lines, so Hart created a barnyard chorus, with the six singing before the show and before the second act about their night out in the country. Hart created the dialogue. “I just can’t say no,” says Hart. “I just can’t.”
IVT produces an array of programs throughout the year, and recognizes young talent as much as possible.
It awards its annual Mimi Bryan Memorial Scholarships (named after a founding member) to several graduating high school seniors.
Pagoria says the longevity of IVT is a tribute to the benefits it bestows on kids. “They learn about working together and it gives everybody a chance to be on stage,” says the retired elementary teacher. “They learn to speak up, develop an awareness of themselves, and they can find their inner talent. They socialize, interact, and work as a team for something that is just lovely.”
Catch upcoming productions and events with IVT, including an array of plays and musicals, teen and children theatre workshops, dinner theatre and mysteries, and annual melodramas at the Sandwich Fair. Learn more at www.indianvalleytheatre.com
DRosati’s Pizza of Yorkville 1985 Marketview Drive, Yorkville www.myrosatis.com/yorkville
Rosati’s might be a national pizza chain but for 25 years it’s been a mainstay of the Yorkville community. Every Tuesday evening, trivia buffs come together for trivia night testing their knowledge over a couple slices of classic combo, Hawaiian pizza or whatever toppings fancy their taste buds. Contestants vie for prizes including a chance at the grand prize of pizza for a year. There’s also a full bar and gaming area featuring slot machines to keep folks entertained while they wait for their food.
Looking to get a taste of Chicago’s famous deepdish pizza? Save the drive into the city and savor the Chicago-style pizza with its buttery crust filled with mozzarella and your choice of up to four toppings topped off with Rosati’s Chicago-style sauce much closer to home. Or try The Windy City pizza topped with gourmet Italian sausage, fresh garlic, onion and Rosati’s hot giardiniera. The newest addition to the menu is the arancini bites – rounded balls of cooked rice stuffed with Italian beef and giardiniera coated with breadcrumbs.
PARLORS OFFER
eep-dish pies. Thin crust. Brick or wood-fired oven. No matter how you slice it, the Chicago area serves up many mouth-watering options for pizza. Grab plenty of napkins as you eat your way through a sampling of the best pizza places in Kendall County.
DELIGHTS TO DEVOUR
By Vicki Martinka Petersen
Suzy’s Bar & Grill
4353 Tuma Road, www.suzysyorkville.comYorkville
If you enjoy live entertainment while noshing on pizza, Suzy’s Bar & Grill in Yorkville is the place to be. Check out the events calendar on the website for the lineup of upcoming live music nights. If trivia is more your speed, stop by on Monday evenings to test your knowledge for a chance to win a $50 cash prize. In the summer, Suzy’s hosts the longest-running sand volleyball league in Kendall County.
When it’s time to settle in and eat, Suzy’s signature pies feature a little something for everyone. Some pizzas are an homage to other culinary treats like the taco pizza and bacon cheeseburger pizza. If you crave Italian beef sandwiches, try the Italian beef pizza topped with hot giardiniera and pre-cooked bacon. Classic styles like meat lovers and veggies pizzas round out the menu.
For more than 40 years, Uncle Lar’s Pizza has be dishing up its homemade pizzas. Founded by the late Larry and Norma Albright, Uncle Lar’s continues to be family-owned and operated. In 2017, Selaine and the late Jerry Stegmann kept the tradition going using the same recipe passed down by the Albrights.
The specialty pizza menu features the Thunder pizza topped with Italian beef, garlic, onions, bacon and the signature Thunder sauce – a mixture of red and barbecue sauces. Or try the Triple J – sausage, pepperoni and bacon. Double dough and gluten-free crusts are available. For a pizza night at home, pick up a take-n-bake pizza.
Be sure to follow all three neighborhood pizzerias on Facebook for their latest specials.
4-H CONTINUES TO THRIVE IN KENDALL COUNTY
By Melissa Rubalcaba Riske
Photos provided by the University of Illinois Extension
Raising bunnies, learning the art of public speaking and building rockets are just a few of the more than 80 different projects children engage with thanks to the 4-H programs in Kendall County.
Often, the image of 4-H is youth showing livestock at the annual county fair, and while that’s still an active part of the organization, today’s program has expanded further into elements of science, computers, fashion and robotics.
“There’s always new project areas,” explained Tina Anderson, 4-H Youth Development program coordinator for Kendall County.
Last year, Kendall County 4-H members had 933 exhibits at the county fair, Anderson said, spanning the wide range of interests. Nationally, 4-H is among the largest youth programs across the country. There are community clubs and outreach programs presented in local schools, after-school care programs and local summer programs.
In Kendall County there are 12 active community club and about 200 members, Anderson said. “We’d love to see that number grow.”
Through outreach programs, including workshops at local schools, partnerships with organizations, including the local YMCA, the Kendall County 4-H reach is much higher with programs, explained Andrea Farrier 4-H Youth Development educator for Kendall as well as DuPage and Kane Counties. Her role includes stepping into schools and leading classes in the community.
“My favorite thing is to see young people have the opportunity to explore an interest and not be afraid to fail, not be afraid to change their mind,” Farrier said.
Farrier considers herself a lifelong 4-H member, having participated in program when she was a child growing up in Iowa, but she admits today’s program has a larger range of opportunities and programs for young people to explore their interests, while at the heart, it fosters friendships and hands-on learning.
“We love learning by doing,” Farrier said. “We’re meeting them where they’re at and seeing them succeed.”
Through partnerships, 4-H is available in after-school programs, providing enrichment as young people learn how to cook or delve into aerospace topics. The 4-H programs in Illinois are coordinated through the University of Illinois Extension programming. And it’s not just the young people learning, Anderson said, with ample training and learning opportunities for the volunteers too.
“I have the best group of volunteers in Kendall County,” Anderson said. “We have training for volunteers to keep with opportunities and to support so they have the tools to lead.”
Anderson said she would love to welcome more volunteers, including former 4-H members who are looking to connect in the community and support young people. Anderson, too, is a life-long 4-H member who joined 4-H at age 9 and actively participated until 18.
“4-H gave me so many opportunities,” Anderson added.
For Anderson, she said she joined as it was the thing to do living in a rural community. Today in Kendall County, 4-H is available to those who live in rural communities as well as the towns and suburbs.
GARDENING SHOPS READY FOR SPRING EXCITEMENT
Winding Creek Nursery & Garden Center
www.windingcreek-nursery.com 8241 Millbrook Rd, Millbrook (630)553-7211
From a business that originated in the 1920s, you can expect the highest quality products to choose from with unmatched customer service to boot. From flowers to plants, gardening tools, pesticides and more, Winding Creek has a wide array of goods to invest in. Don’t forget to visit their gift shop full of greenery and colorful delights alongside delicious treats sure to charm any green thumb or plant enthusiast.
Evergreen Farm & Amy’s Greenhouse
www.evergreenfarmamysgreenhouse.com 11642 Fox Rd, Yorkville (630)553-5455
This three-season farm is open from April to October and provides a variety of luscious fruits and vegetables for their customers. In early spring, visit the farm to pick out your favorite hanging basket or stock up on herbs and beginner vegetable plants, among other popular plants like geraniums. In the summer, the farm focuses more on their incredible selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, and by fall, they dive headfirst into autumnal harvest with pumpkins, squash, straw bales, gourds and more.
Schaefer Greenhouses
www.schaefergreenhouses.com 120 S Lake St, Montgomery (630)896-1936
“Family owned and locally grown” is the tagline for this local institution that has been in business since 1926. Here, you’ll enjoy a variety of blooms and expertly crafted bouquets. At their garden center, you can find exactly what you’re looking for when it comes to flowers, vegetation, growing tools, gardening tools, soils, fertilizers and more including statues, fountains and arbors – among other gorgeous items and greenery. Don’t forget to visit their gift shop!
Magical Garden – Oswego www.magicalgardenoswego.com
2152 Roth Rd, Oswego (630)554-5554
If you’re looking for full-service landscaping and expert services when it comes to your lawn and green space, Magical Garden is the place to be. With services that include shrub and tree planting, organic gardening and pottery, the possibilities are endless. Magical Garden will also deliver trees, plants, and any landscaping material they retail.
Yorkville Flower Shop www.yorkvilleflower.com
216 S Bridge St, Yorkville (630)882-3574
This flower shop specializes in gifts and floral arrangements perfect and appropriate for any occasion. Sometimes, the language of flowers is more powerful than any words you could say. Include extras like a box of chocolates, stuffed animals, or balloons when you choose your arrangement like the spring “Basket Full of Wishes,” a warm and homey design full of “sunny” florals in an oval basket.
A New Spring Look Is A Breeze
“Everything For Your Planting Pleasure”
• Shade & Ornamental Trees
• Evergreens
• Flowering Shrubs
•Fruit Trees
•Small Fruits
•Perennials
•Annuals
• Vegetable Plants
• Packaged Garden Seeds
• Seed Potatoes & Onion Sets
SUBURBAN SUPERDAD
If Only Adulthood Had a Manual
By Jonathan Bilyk
Hurtling further into middle age continues to reveal just how little about adulthood my early years had prepared me. Tops on the list? The inordinate number of hours we, as parents and heads of household, devote to planning and executing meals.
As a younger man, one of my former bosses, the owner and publisher of a small weekly newspaper in Chicago’s southwest suburbs, left me and other youngsters on his payroll flummoxed by regularly telling us he wasn’t interested in taking vacations anymore.
The reason? As he told it, he and his wife of more than 50 years would still wake up at the same time every day, spend the morning figuring out what was for lunch, and then, after a short respite, spend the rest of the afternoon deciding what was for dinner, before heading off to bed.
“We can do that at home anytime, for free,” he said with a wry chuckle, before walking off, whistling a tune.
You might say it was a joke. But with each successive trip around the sun, I can’t help but inch closer to perhaps one day conceding the point, through gritted teeth.
Other items on the “adulting” unexpected checklist:
• Home & Garden Decor
• The inability to escape an ever-growing list of people who demand to know where we are, what we are doing, and when we will finish, seemingly every waking second. (Don’t believe me? Just try using the bathroom with kids around. Or try leaving your phone at home). Even as a feckless youth, it was obvious a future employer may wish to keep close tabs. But as an actual grown-up, the list of those monitoring your every movement is uncomfortably long, often resulting in what should be unnecessarily terse exchanges.
• The difficulty of learning to say no. This may vary from person to person. But looking at the calendar (and in the mirror each day) shows not only how much time has passed, but how much time may be left. But that, in turn, produces a conflict between the urge to gatekeep your time to establish barriers against the relentless demands on your time (often from the same people referenced above), and the simultaneous urge to say yes, because so many of the requests often sound fun, as well as important -- and who would want to miss out on fulfilling experiences?
• The loneliness that accompanies being the ultimate decision-maker for the family. Often, my mind has contemplated what triggers the explosion of grey hair (or hair loss), wrinkles and fatigue as the years add up. Sure, there are physiological reasons, but the daily stress that comes from answering mundane and inescapable questions like “What’s for dinner?” or making more perplexing and complex choices, which you know will leave someone you care about unhappy, must certainly exact a toll.
Another surprise? The amount of time spent staring at photos of people to whom we have been forced to say goodbye. This is especially true when speaking of those photos featuring people, who at one time mattered very much to us, and are still very much alive, yet somehow have faded into the ghosts of Facebook friend status, if that.
Wedding albums are the worst for such wracking nostalgia. Page after page featuring people who have passed on or with whom we have somehow not shared a meal or even a text message in so many years – including old coworkers from that small weekly newspaper in the southwest suburbs, now a quarter century ago, or even too many of the once-young men who stood at the front of the altar with me, as I awaited my bride.
As father to a young one rapidly accelerating toward adulthood (and another who foolishly wishes to), the task of preparing them for the inevitable goodbyes is weighty. From the time the older one entered her preteen years, her mother and I have told her that a day is coming soon and far too many of these friends she cares so much about will one day just be a face in a photograph.
Our own photos certainly come in handy, prompting questions such as, “Daddy, who are those people?” followed by: “Why don’t we know them?” or “Why aren’t they part of your life anymore?”
But no matter how much we speak of it, we know there will be no ability to adequately prepare for the moment they, as greying and wrinkling adults, find themselves staring at a photo dripping with the recklessness of a youth left somewhere on the other side of the sun, wondering, “I wonder what those crazy kids are up to today?” and considering if maybe they should try to grab dinner sometime soon.
Jonathan Bilyk writes about the triumphs and travails of being a modern-day dad who legitimately enjoys time with his family, while tolerating a dog that seems to adore him. He also doesn’t really like the moniker “Superdad” because it makes it sound like he wants to wear his undergarments on the outside of his pants. (Also,the cape remains on back order.)
