Year 3, Day 316

Today was, for what I hope are obvious reasons, one of those days where despite the rising despair in the pit of your stomach, you can't really pull yourself away from the news. Jaclyn said she was unable to work after about 2:00 PM, and while I did my best to stay focused on my … Continue reading Year 3, Day 316 →

Year 3, Day 252

Miles asked for me as soon as he woke up this morning, wanting to "trick daddy" (as is so very often the case). He was saddened to find that I wasn't at home, because I was currently standing outside of one of Charlotte's voting precincts. I've been pretty politically inclined since the mid-00s, but I … Continue reading Year 3, Day 252 →

Day 47

We took Miles on his first road trip today, taking a day trip to Virginia mountain country. It provided me with two opportunities. First, it let us get a good idea of just how Miles handles being in the car for extended periods of time and, honestly, how WE handle him being in the car … Continue reading Day 47 →