Year 4, Day 307

As I was leaving for trivia, I tried to say goodbye to Miles as he was watching TV. I said, "Bye Miles," a few times, but he didn't break his unblinking gaze from the television or even acknowledge me. "Miles, the house is on fire," Jaclyn tried. "Yeah," I said, leaning in close to him. … Continue reading Year 4, Day 307 →

Year 3, Day 98

"Oh, he's mad at you."I heard Jaclyn's voice just a second before I heard Miles slam his bedroom door. My first thought: "What did I do?"As it turned out, Miles had been collecting his Duplo blocks in the middle of the living room floor and asking me to sit down and build "choo-choo train" out … Continue reading Year 3, Day 98 →

Year 2, Day 124

I worry that the attention Miles received from the women at tonight's wedding rehearsal dinner may have given him some unrealistic expectations for what life in general will be like further down the road.

Day 162

Introducing Miles to the Muppets (via Weezer).