Year 3, Day 96

Miles got suspiciously quiet for a few minutes this afternoon. I soon discovered that he had been hard at work on an art installation.

Year 3, Day 94

Miles picked out his own picture for his Netflix profile.

Year 3, Day 93

Convincing Miles to get dressed can be a real challenge. Sometimes, however, he's more than willing to put clothes on. They aren't always his clothes, though...

Year 3, Day 92: The Shadow War

With increasing frequency, Miles has been asking us to leave his light on as he's falling asleep. Tonight as we were tucking him in, Jaclyn flipped the overhead light off, leaving only the nite lite to illuminate the room. Miles immediately became agitated and pointed toward the corner of his room. "No, the dark!" he … Continue reading Year 3, Day 92: The Shadow War →

Year 3, Day 91

Since the quarantine started, day to day life in the house hasn't been easy. Not only has it been next to impossible for us to work full-time and take care of Miles simultaneously, but Miles is continuing to grow and develop, and we've been persistently worried about his engagement during the day. As frustrating as … Continue reading Year 3, Day 91 →

Year 3, Day 90

I was trying to get Miles to put his pants on this morning. We were going to spend Memorial Day with Aunt Andrea and Uncle Scott, as well as (and I figured this would get Miles good and excited) their dog, Pickles. Despite the promise of doggy time, Miles was screaming and disagreeable throughout my … Continue reading Year 3, Day 90 →

Year 3, Day 89

North Carolina cautiously (perhaps less so, in some areas) entered "Phase 2" of reopening this weekend, and while we're perfectly fine continuing to avoid gathering places at the moment, there was one thing Jaclyn insisted on doing for Miles as soon as possible.

Year 3, Day 88

A couple weeks ago, I wrote about Miles helping his mother unload groceries. Well, he's finally bringing those groceries to the actual kitchen. Of course, he's bringing them in one at a time, but progress is progress.

Year 3, Day 87

Miles may have inherited his great-grandfather's affinity for puzzles.