Year 2, Day 211

Miles had an exceedingly restless night, and although there are a number of factors that can currently contribute to this, it wasn't far into the day before I found out the real culprit. I got the call at work -- Miles had a fever and needed to be picked up from daycare. The staff at … Continue reading Year 2, Day 211 →

Year 2, Day 210

From seemingly out of nowhere, which I suppose is where all quirks and eccentricities develop from when you're a toddler, Miles has started exhibiting a weird new habit over the last few days. He'll take a bite of something, a banana or a cracker for instance, then keep it in his mouth for anywhere from … Continue reading Year 2, Day 210 →

Year 2, Day 209

A weekend at the grandparents' house provided a rare opportunity for Miles to try a meat product that even I, a voracious omnivore, can't help but feel a little uneasy about: scrapple. While Jaclyn has become known for making Miles eat lentils, chickpeas, and other unfortunate non-meats, Miles has come to not just recognize, but … Continue reading Year 2, Day 209 →

Year 2, Day 208

Being back in Myrtle Beach this weekend, we wanted to take advantage of the chance to take Miles to the actual beach itself. He was a bit young when he made his first visit to the sandy shores of Myrtle, and he was certainly a more intrigued by the experience this time. While he enthusiastically … Continue reading Year 2, Day 208 →

Year 2, Day 207

Visiting the my parents in Myrtle Beach this weekend and it's immediately clear where their priorities lie.

Year 2, Day 206

We went to a friend's place for a cocktail hour tonight, and I'm saddened to report that Miles has clearly inherited my wallflower tendencies. As usual, once he got comfortable, he was hamming it up left and right (again, like his father).

Year 2, Day 205

Jaclyn and Miles have both been a bit under the weather this week, so it was no surprise when both of them were still asleep this morning well beyond the point that any alarm clocks went off. Jaclyn agreed to take Miles to daycare later on, and I headed out the door. I tried to … Continue reading Year 2, Day 205 →

Year 2, Day 204

Miles was chipper on the drive home today, especially after we stopped to pick mom up on our way. Jaclyn and I both knew that his babysitter would be seeing him tonight, and as we approached the house, I asked him a few questions to prime him for an evening with Lisa. "Do you love … Continue reading Year 2, Day 204 →

Year 2, Day 203

This is what happens when Miles is given the freedom to explore my sanctum on his own terms.

Year 2, Day 202

Testing the limits of how far away from us we'll let him walk during brunch this morning.