Year 5, Day 135

With Jaclyn out and about this afternoon, I thought today would be the perfect opportunity to visit the new location for one of my favorite Charlotte hangouts. More than merely amenable, Miles was excited to visit Super Abari Game Bar with me this afternoon. PICTURED: Palpable excitement. Upon entering, Miles was immediately drawn to multiple … Continue reading Year 5, Day 135 →

Year 5, Day 134

We hit up Lenny Boy Brewing today, which those in attendance might remember as the site of Miles's first birthday party, for a town hall event hosted by Jeff Jackson, an NC state senator currently running as the Democratic candidate for NC's 14th Congressional District. Jaclyn and I have been fans of Jackson's for a … Continue reading Year 5, Day 134 →

Year 5, Day 133

Tonight's selection for Family Movie Night is The Bad Guys, and after Miles watched the trailer he not only became interested in the movie -- he was also immediately obsessed with the song in it. https://videopress.com/v/MmVO3tFC?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true I guess Billie Eilish IS the voice of a generation.

Year 5, Day 132

"Look what Miles made," Jaclyn said. "It's a flower."

Year 5, Day 131

I got an alert on my phone while I was still at work that our doorbell had been rung. I opened up the video to see who it was, then decided to have a little fun. "MILLLLEEEESSS," I bellowed through the speaker. "Daddy??" he asked, looking around. "Where are you?" "I'm trapped in the doorbell, … Continue reading Year 5, Day 131 →

Year 5, Day 130

Miles has never seen Pee-wee's Big Adventure. AND YET, when he heard "Tequila" by The Champs, he knew what he had to do. https://videopress.com/v/0u04ICLD?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Even when he's in the middle of a Mexican restaurant and the floor is covered in rainwater.

Year 5, Day 129

Before we left to head back to Charlotte this morning, I had to coax Miles into completing his morning routine. Fortunately, with the weather a bit unpredictable this weekend, we had an unopened package of marshmallows that, while intended to be toasted over a fire, were now just waiting to be consumed raw. And Miles … Continue reading Year 5, Day 129 →

Year 5, Day 128

Somehow, Miles became obsessed with the idea of going to a water park this weekend. But, with impending tropical depression weather and absolutely no desire to dash out the door each day, it was left largely up to me to talk him off this ledge and focus his attention instead on a trip to the … Continue reading Year 5, Day 128 →

Year 5, Day 127

Someone (maybe my mom, maybe Jaclyn) decided it would be a great idea to hit Myrtle Beach for Fourth of July weekend this year. Miles was eager and ready for action. "I'm Donatello," he said. Little did he know that Grammy had picked up some fireworks just for him to set off this weekend. WHAT … Continue reading Year 5, Day 127 →

Year 5, Day 126

Check out who's vaxxed! Sure, he screamed in the moment, but it was over before he knew it and he got some prizes on the back-end (not the least of which will ultimately be protection from a horrible disease).