Year 4, Day 220

After yesterday's high-stress adventure, we tried to take things a little easier today with a trip to the park. Never one to relax for too long, Miles took a page out of his grandfather's playbook and went squirrel hunting. Albeit with a stick instead of a BB gun. He also reconnected with his old friend … Continue reading Year 4, Day 220 →

Year 4, Day 219

It may only be the second day of October, but Miles is EXTREMELY READY for Halloween. He also really likes baseball. So when I found out that Truist Field, home of the Charlotte Knights, was hosting a pumpkin patch event on the ball field, I felt like fate was aligning to create the perfect event … Continue reading Year 4, Day 219 →

Year 4, Day 218

I'm always appreciative whenever Jaclyn takes care of Miles for an afternoon or evening, allowing me to go out with friends, but there's always a part of me that dreads going home afterwards. Not because I don't want to see my family, but because there's always a chance that I'll come home to absolute chaos. … Continue reading Year 4, Day 218 →

Year 4, Day 217

TWO forks and this kid STILL eats his spaghetti with his fingers...

Year 4, Day 216

A couple weeks ago, Miles acquired his Halloween costume. Today, I saw a glimpse at my own Halloween future when I laid eyes upon Jaclyn's just-arrived costume... For reference: Only one is missing now, and it's that goober on the left. So it looks like I'll be Gecko for Halloween, the timid PJ Mask who … Continue reading Year 4, Day 216 →

Year 4, Day 215

As I was taking a shower this morning, Miles burst into the bathroom and declared, "Daddy look! I've got red bath bubbles!" He was holding a packet in his hand that would, in fact, make his bath water red. "Cool!" I said. "Yeah, and red is my favorite color!" "...now hold on. I thought blue … Continue reading Year 4, Day 215 →

Year 4, Day 214

Since he learned to string words together, Miles has managed to cycle through quite a few catchphrases. Favorites have included: "I can do it all myself!" "It's not very good!" "Hey, I gotta tell you somethin'!" And now, Miles has another catchphrase to add to his repertoire: "I wanna listen! I wanna listen!" As you … Continue reading Year 4, Day 214 →

Year 4, Day 213

It's been a little while since I took Miles for a ride on his tricycle (he's been more focused on his scooter lately), but we went outside to play catch for a little bit this morning, which then became a quick jaunt to the park. Miles insisted on taking his tricycle and...well, he certainly doesn't … Continue reading Year 4, Day 213 →

Year 4, Day 212

Today was Miles's third day of German school, and it's been going extraordinarily well so far. As reported previously, Miles has been over-the-moon enthusiastic about going to a "big kid school." His teachers have said that he understands everything they're saying and follows directions well.* And at pickup each day, Miles emerges from the classroom … Continue reading Year 4, Day 212 →

Year 4, Day 211

Relationships with other people are complicated. We can make all our individual plans, have expectations for our day, but the moment you add one other person into the mix, their own opinions become factors. There's compromise involved in any relationship. Toss a small child into this, and things get even more unpredictable. Still, there are … Continue reading Year 4, Day 211 →