Year 3, Day 56

Since he started walking, Miles has gone through periods where he's become fixated on certain items on our bookshelves. First, it was the children's book-style adaptation of Die Hard. Next, it was the first two volumes (specifically) of Scott Pilgrim. This week, he's found his newest obsession: the first two Harry Potter books. At various … Continue reading Year 3, Day 56 →

Year 3, Day 55

Jaclyn: "I'm going to work out in the front yard." Miles:

Year 3, Day 54

We've entered the "everything's a drum" phase and WE NEED TO GET OUT OF THE HOUSE.

Year 3, Day 53

One of the benefits (downsides?) of being forced to stay at home is the increase in preparing meals ourselves. While Jaclyn is typically the person who manages the preparation and management of foodstuffs, today we were at last able to get Miles involved in the process, as he helped his mother prepare a dirt cake. … Continue reading Year 3, Day 53 →

Year 3, Day 52

Miles has started declaring, "Miles funny!" pretty regularly, and while I caution him against being too prideful regarding his comedic gifts, who can argue with this?

Year 3, Day 51

Perhaps this goes without saying in our current situation, but technology allows for some truly remarkable things. Last week, Miles let Jaclyn know that he wants his own boxing gloves. She then made a passing remark about it online. And today, courtesy of Papa and Yia-yia, Miles's wish was fulfilled. This photo was taken -- … Continue reading Year 3, Day 51 →

Year 3, Day 50

We've tried to make time to video chat with friends during this bizarre period of isolation, and for Miles that means conferencing with his best friend: his babysitter Lisa. "Issa!" he'll say when we suggest calling her. Of course, the moment we have her on video with him, Miles wants to see someone else, "Uncle … Continue reading Year 3, Day 50 →

Year 3, Day 49

Miles loves going outside to run, collect large unwieldy sticks, and dig in the dirt, but he also never lets outdoor time pass without collecting some flowers.

Year 3, Day 48

Stay-at-home, Day 28: Miles has taken it upon himself to fashion a makeshift bed in the kitchen.

Year 3, Day 47

Jaclyn's attempt to salvage Easter for Miles continued today. She had cobbled together an Easter basket for him and, after he was so taken with yesterday's virtual hunt, Jaclyn stuffed some plastic eggs with treats and I hid them around the back yard so Miles could conduct an Easter egg hunt of his own. While … Continue reading Year 3, Day 47 →