Year 5, Day 349

Despite visiting my workplace on a couple occasions, Miles only possesses a vague understanding of what I do for a living. While we were discussing my work on the way to school, he seemed to question its validity a bit. As I explained that I do, in fact, teach kids, he said... "Well you don't … Continue reading Year 5, Day 349 →

Year 5, Day 85

We paid a visit to Miles's former babysitter, Lisa, this afternoon after German school. Lisa recently had her second child, and as much as Miles loves babies, there was only one question he kept asking all morning: "Will Gertie be there?" Yes, Miles was reunited with Lisa's dog. And Miles wasn't content just to see … Continue reading Year 5, Day 85 →

Year 5, Day 57

In the increasingly common conversations about additional children that Jaclyn and I seem to be having, Miles has decided to start throwing his own opinions on the matter around. This week in particular he's gotten very interested in, somehow, someway, getting another baby cooking in Jaclyn's belly. Once he found out she "still has eggs" … Continue reading Year 5, Day 57 →

Year 5, Day 24

"Daddy," Miles said as we pulled out of the driveway this morning, "I want Mommy to have a new baby." "Whooo," I said, cocking my head at him. "Well, you'll have to bring that up with her. I'm not sure she'll agree with you." "Well," he continued, "maybe YOU can have the baby." "That's...not how … Continue reading Year 5, Day 24 →

Year 3, Day 268

I was told that today at daycare, one of the teachers was holding a small baby, which drew Miles's attention (as tends to be the case). As he stood there looking at the tiny child, his teacher said, "Miles, do you want a little brother or sister?" "Yeah," Miles said.* "Well do you want a … Continue reading Year 3, Day 268 →

Year 2, Day 39

Today, Miles got his first "bad day" report from daycare. Yesterday, I mentioned that, due to his reluctance to stand and walk, Miles is now the oldest child in his room at daycare. While he's crawling like a champ, the downside is that he's also the biggest kid in the room now. Whether he consciously … Continue reading Year 2, Day 39 →

Year 2, Day 38

As a dedicated and determined non-walker, Miles has gradually become the only child in his daycare class who has not moved into the toddler room. This is a shame, because what he lacks in vertical mobility he makes up for with the speed at which he travels on all fours and the tenacity he embodies … Continue reading Year 2, Day 38 →

Year 2, Day 6

Sunday morning music selection. I think Miles just liked the picture.

Day 308

Miles met a new baby today, and unfortunately his idea of breaking bread involved sticking his finger in the child's eye.