It's taken time for Miles to both 1) understand that a cat isn't a dog and 2) become comfortable around felines, but a weekend at his aunt and uncle's house has given him more time to familiarize himself with their cat, T-Poo. At this point, they seem to have formed an uneasy truce.
Tag: animals
Year 2, Day 122
A restless night for Miles led to a rough start to the day for all of us. Nevertheless, we dragged ourselves out of bed and headed back into Boston for a walking tour followed by some relatively aimless shambling about. His favorite moment of the day might have been feeling the breeze on a Boston … Continue reading Year 2, Day 122
Year 2, Day 89
It's no secret that Miles loves animals, so it was a real treat to take him on a short trip to Rockwell today to visit Tiger World, an endangered wildlife sanctuary that's home to more than its name implies. Miles got to see bears, lions, gibbons, and yes, tigers. He was most interested in the … Continue reading Year 2, Day 89
Year 2, Day 86
Tonight, Miles showcased his current knowledge of animal sounds for me, and I was blown away. The animals he can now mimic on cue include: Dogs (of course) Cows Ducks Lions Bears (sort of the same as lions, TBH)
Year 2, Day 20
Before we headed back to Charlotte today, our friend Curt, having heard that Miles has an affinity for dogs, stopped by with his pet canine. Miles once again demonstrated his timidness when presented with the very thing he's been voicing desire for, maintaining a safe distance while continuing to point out that there was, in … Continue reading Year 2, Day 20
Day 216
Miles has seen dogs before, but never as closely nor with as much fascination as the dog he met while we were out and about today. It was "Baby meets Baby" as Miles and the 10-week-old puppy investigated and tried to lick/grab at each other (I'll leave it up to you to figure out which … Continue reading Day 216
The Perils (& Pride) of Paternity 