Year 3, Day 226

I can't stress enough just how essential sidewalk chalk is for parents of small children.

Year 3, Day 225

It's been a month since we were in the mountains, and Miles has been eager to use his fishing rod again. I told him we could do some practicing in the backyard and, after many, many tries, he started to get the hang of casting. https://videopress.com/v/3QSy1BUX?preloadContent=metadata

Year 3, Day 224

As we were leaving for daycare, Miles pointed at the political signs that have gone up in our yard over the last week. Too young to really understand that there's an election coming up (or what an election is), Miles is nonetheless excited about signs of all shapes and sizes. "There's daddy's sign, and mommy's … Continue reading Year 3, Day 224 →

Year 3, Day 223

"I gotta get a break, mommy." - Miles, sounding exasperated and without a shred of irony in his voice.

Year 3, Day 222

We visited a new (to us) park today, and Miles was quickly drawn to the extremely nice, Hornets-sponsored basketball court adjacent to the playground. He pointed as we crossed the field leading to it. A handful of older kids were playing on the court. "Play basketball," Miles said. "I don't know if you can play … Continue reading Year 3, Day 222 →

Year 3, Day 221

Miles is old enough now that he can consciously take part in our annual "buy Hallmark Christmas ornaments the day they go on sale" tradition. Miles was especially happy about this year's "Cookie Monster & Gonger's Food Truck" ornament

Year 3, Day 220

Getting out of the house in the morning is, at best, a complete fiasco. Just as I was ready to leave today, I looked down at the bench and realized something was missing. "Where are my socks?" I asked frantically. Miles rounded the corner from the kitchen and beckoned me to follow. He walked all … Continue reading Year 3, Day 220 →

Year 3, Day 219

Jaclyn called while I was on my way home from work tonight because Miles had something to tell me. "What's in the driveway, Miles?" she asked him. "Hunh," Miles replied, his response when he doesn't know the answer to your question. "Remember?" Jaclyn said, then elaborated. "We got home, and we saw something in the … Continue reading Year 3, Day 219 →

Year 3, Day 218

Two things Miles loves: packages coming in the mail and Halloween goodies. Lucky duck has relatives who are willing to satisfy both! In the spirit of the Halloween season, Miles went for a truly bone-chilling dinner combo. Seriously, who eats waffles with BROCCOLI?

Year 3, Day 217

If you're a regular visitor, you've likely noticed that I've spent some time complaining about Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, a children's program Disney produced in the previous decade that looks like a crude animatic and often has plot lines that are absurd to the point that potentially useful messages are muddied in problem solving that has … Continue reading Year 3, Day 217 →