A week in, Miles is still pretty nervous around the puppy, but they are starting to warm up to each other a bit. I'm not sure which one of them is teaching the other about tug of war here, but it's nice to see them getting along!
Tag: animals
Year 5, Day 148
We've had a lot of friends who've had new additions to their families recently, be a first child, second, or two at the same time. And while I've been happy for each of them, the feelings arising in Jaclyn have been...different. Yes, she's happy for the families, but she has also admitted that see all … Continue reading Year 5, Day 148
Year 5, Day 145
Most summer's my company opens a small satellite center up in the North Charlotte/Lake Norman area, and I'm happy to say that the location we've rented for the last several years is now mere minutes from my doorstep in Huntersville. Normally, having to stop by that center after a long day of work would be … Continue reading Year 5, Day 145
Year 5, Day 113
We traveled to Raleigh to visit my brother and sister-in-law this weekend, and while Miles was excited to see them, what he was really interested in was seeing their cat. Unfortunately (for Miles, not the cat), we arrived last night to find that their power was out. It didn't really stop him from LOOKING for … Continue reading Year 5, Day 113
Year 5, Day 77
"Do you want to get the SPRAY??" Miles asked, doing what you see below as I sat on the couch next to him. "Eww!" I said. "Like a skunk?" "No!" he said. "Like a honey badger!" Ah yes, the more obvious of the two animals. Either way, gross.
Year 5, Day 54
Found this sitting on the counter when I came home tonight. No one was awake to ask, but...I have questions.
Year 4, Day 319
Miles often displays a high degree of curiosity about things as well as an ability to make connections and conclusions based on the evidence he observes. This makes it extra funny to see, as a parent, when he's completely off base. "Hey, what animal this comes from?" he asked tonight, regarding the macaroni and cheese … Continue reading Year 4, Day 319
Year 4, Day 283
Miles loves learning about animals, and I was delighted to find that he discovered one of my favorites in an episode of Paw Patrol this morning. "Daddy!" he called, pointing at the TV screen. "It's a unicorn whale!" "Oh, yeah, that's a narwhal," I replied, glancing up from cleaning the kitchen. "Yeah and it's a … Continue reading Year 4, Day 283
Year 4, Day 262
It's a weekend for road trips for us, and today we headed to Asheboro for a long-delayed trip to the North Carolina Zoo. Meeting our friends Amy and Chris with their kids (and Miles's buddies), we set off on a day of walking. LOTS of walking. The zoo is split into a "North America" section … Continue reading Year 4, Day 262
Year 4, Day 189
When I was a child, one of the first magazines I held a monthly subscription to was Ranger Rick*. Unsurprising, considering that wildlife remains my father's life's passion, second only to making socially inappropriate comments in mixed company**. Well my dad has wasted no time in getting Miles on the bandwagon, recently subscribing to Ranger … Continue reading Year 4, Day 189
The Perils (& Pride) of Paternity 