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Year 3, Day 308

As predicted, even with his babysitter coming over for part of the day, Miles gave us a run for our money as Jaclyn and I tried to work today. On my way out for trivia, I called Miles over for a hug. "Miles," I said, placing my hands on his shoulders, "I have one question … Continue reading Year 3, Day 308 →

Brian Martin Uncategorized Leave a comment December 29, 2020December 31, 2020 1 Minute

Year 3, Day 259

Almost every morning, Miles insists on bringing something with him to daycare. Maybe it's a toy, or a hat, or a book. Most of the time I'll indulge him to the degree we bring it along in the car with us, then tell him that we should leave it in the car to keep it … Continue reading Year 3, Day 259 →

Brian Martin Uncategorized Leave a comment November 10, 2020November 11, 2020 1 Minute

Year 3, Day 240

Forget everything I said yesterday. Miles got to see his babysitter, Lisa, and her baby, Charlotte, this evening, and it was adorable.

Brian Martin Uncategorized Leave a comment October 22, 2020October 26, 2020 1 Minute

Year 3, Day 70

As I've written about previously, Miles has a complicated relationship with his regular babysitter, Lisa. As we've moved farther and farther into coronavirus isolation, Miles has had to start contending with these feelings in more visible ways. It seems he's being a bit more honest with himself (and us) now about the degree to which … Continue reading Year 3, Day 70 →

Brian Martin Uncategorized Leave a comment May 5, 2020May 12, 2020 1 Minute

Year 3, Day 66

Full disclosure: managing two (relatively) full work weeks while taking care of Miles has been extraordinarily challenging. Jaclyn and I have done a fair job of tag teaming and offering relief when needed, but I will absolutely admit that, due to the number of meetings students I have in a given day, I am usually … Continue reading Year 3, Day 66 →

Brian Martin Uncategorized Leave a comment May 1, 2020May 8, 2020 1 Minute

Year 3, Day 50

We've tried to make time to video chat with friends during this bizarre period of isolation, and for Miles that means conferencing with his best friend: his babysitter Lisa. "Issa!" he'll say when we suggest calling her. Of course, the moment we have her on video with him, Miles wants to see someone else, "Uncle … Continue reading Year 3, Day 50 →

Brian Martin Uncategorized Leave a comment April 15, 2020April 19, 2020 1 Minute

Year 2, Day 365

We were on our ride home from daycare this evening when I let Miles know we were almost back at the house. "Issa," Miles said. He may not be fully aware of the days of the week or how a calendar works, but he clearly still recognized that today was the day he typically sees … Continue reading Year 2, Day 365 →

Brian Martin Uncategorized Leave a comment February 25, 2020February 27, 2020 1 Minute

Year 2, Day 338

After he finished his banana last night, Miles's babysitter correctly observed that the banana was "all gone." Miles quickly stood, stepped to the kitchen, and offered a counter-argument.

Brian Martin Uncategorized Leave a comment January 29, 2020February 4, 2020 1 Minute

Year 2, Day 317

Recently, Miles's babysitter Lisa adopted a puppy. Knowing Miles is a dog lover, she and her husband Daniel brought the puppy over to the house on Sunday. As usual, Miles talked a big game but was nervous to actually approach the animal, maintaining a distance of about two feet while pointing and happily exclaiming, "It's … Continue reading Year 2, Day 317 →

Brian Martin Uncategorized Leave a comment January 8, 2020January 14, 2020 1 Minute

Year 2, Day 264

Jaclyn and I did not talk with Miles on the phone at any point today, and with good reason. Our call last night...well, didn't go great. As I walked in on Jaclyn's call from our bedroom at the cabin, I could hear Miles giggling on the other end of the phone. I interjected with a … Continue reading Year 2, Day 264 →

Brian Martin Uncategorized Leave a comment November 16, 2019November 19, 2019 1 Minute

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