Year 5, Day 15

Miles was a little dismayed to learn that we weren't going directly home after German school today, but once I explained what we were doing instead he was much more amenable. "We've got an appointment," I said. "At the doctor?" he groaned. "No," I clarified. "Actually, we have an appointment to get you a passport." … Continue reading Year 5, Day 15 →

Year 5, Day 14

For most of the week, Miles has been insisting that our next Family Movie Night should be dedicated to "Shred." "We have to watch Shred!" he'll say. And while I was hoping he was talking about some sort of '80s skateboarding movie, it turns out he was actually talking about this bastard: Oh...GREAT. I want … Continue reading Year 5, Day 14 →

Year 5, Day 13

Miles got a new Spider-Man swim suit for his birthday, and while he's super enthused about it... ...he remains less enthused about mommy taking his picture.

Year 5, Day 12

Tonight was one of those increasingly rare nights (not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing) where I made it home from trivia before Miles was asleep. As I laid with him in bed, he said, "Daddy, can you make me a trivia show like you have?" At first, I wasn't sure … Continue reading Year 5, Day 12 →

Year 5, Day 11

A bedtime serenade from Miles. He should try taking his own advice sometime. https://videopress.com/v/GsTrzR2L?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true

Year 5, Day 10

While spelling his name with foam letters in the bathtub tonight, Miles found the M and the I, but needed a little help spotting the next letter. After some minimal guidance (which -- great news -- Miles knows the difference between his right and his left), he plucked the L out of the water. "Hey," … Continue reading Year 5, Day 10 →

Year 5, Day 9

A look at the chaos that Miles introduces to this house every day. No one told him to do anything with this baggie. No one told him to throw it away. No one told him to put something in it. No one told him to put it anywhere in particular. And Miles, of his own … Continue reading Year 5, Day 9 →

Year 5, Day 8

Thanks to his Yia-yia, Miles can finally stop using random objects around the house as a shield. Sentinel of Liberty

Year 5, Day 7

Most mornings, Jaclyn will make a protein shake for me to grab as I rush out the door. I might take a quick gulp of it to down medicine or a vitamin, but other than that it comes with me and doesn't get consumed until I've dropped Miles off at daycare (i.e., when I'm sure … Continue reading Year 5, Day 7 →

Year 5, Day 6

Miles has proudly assembled the entire PAW Patrol to watch over him at night. And I wish I could say he was finally satisfied after getting the rest of the set for his birthday, but the first thing he said after seeing them all together was, "Hey! Why didn't I get Ryder?!" For the record, … Continue reading Year 5, Day 6 →