Celebrations were in order today for a couple of reasons. First, today marked Miles's return to daycare after two weeks at home. Second, somehow Miles is still celebrating his birthday. Around midday, Jaclyn stopped by to drop off some cupcakes for the class. When I arrived home this evening, I was eager to hear how … Continue reading Year 4, Day 4: Miles’s Third Birthday – Part 4
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Year 4, Day 3: Miles’s Third Birthday – Part 3
Miles enjoyed his third (?!) consecutive day of birthday celebrations today with a tiny soiree involving a select few invitees and what is frankly the most amazing cake I've ever seen. It's humbling in the sense that I will never be this good at ANYTHING. The exclusive guest list included Miles's aunt and uncle... ...and … Continue reading Year 4, Day 3: Miles’s Third Birthday – Part 3
Year 4, Day 2: Miles’s Third Birthday – Part 2
It's been over a year now since we last drove to Myrtle Beach to see my parents, and while video chat has helped keep my parents in Miles's life, we thought that we would make a quick trip down for his birthday. Despite the eight hours of driving it meant for me today, everyone was … Continue reading Year 4, Day 2: Miles’s Third Birthday – Part 2
Year 4, Day 1: Miles’s Third Birthday – Part 1
More than any previous year, Miles is acutely aware that today is his birthday. It is perhaps for this reason that he was absolutely wired all day, rendering Jaclyn's attempt at working moot. As the day wound down, we decided to attempt soliciting some basic compliance with the promise of a couple birthday presents. It...didn't … Continue reading Year 4, Day 1: Miles’s Third Birthday – Part 1
Year 3, Day 366
Three years ago tomorrow (but only because of a leap year), we welcomed Miles into the world in what was, I think I can say for both of us, the most momentous day of our lives. Today, we celebrated one milestone with another; maybe not quite as monumental as the birth of a child, but … Continue reading Year 3, Day 366
Year 3, Day 341
Jaclyn's big birthday request this year was Sunday brunch from Ruby Sunshine, a franchise out of New Orleans that opened at location here last year (but...you know...COVID has kept us away from). And despite it being Jaclyn's birthday, I think we all indulged a little for this meal. When I posited a few food options … Continue reading Year 3, Day 341
Year 3, Day 340
For her birthday today, Jaclyn spent most of the day out with her sister, giving Miles and I some much needed "guy time." And, yes, okay, also a chance to buy Jaclyn's birthday presents. While we avoided too much gallivanting around given the state of public health, I did make sure Miles got to visit … Continue reading Year 3, Day 340
Year 3, Day 339
As we were riding to daycare this morning, Miles shared his expectations for Jaclyn's upcoming birthday weekend. "What should we do for mom's birthday?" I asked him. "Someone come to the door," he said. He said nothing further. "What do you mean?" I replied. "Hnnnh," he mumbled quizzically. Then he repeated himself. "Someone come to … Continue reading Year 3, Day 339
Year 3, Day 271: Daddy’s Birthday (or Miles’s SECOND Second Birthday)
Last weekend after Miles and Jaclyn returned from grocery shopping, I asked him what he got at the store. His response, despite all the food they had brought home, was direct and focused on one thing alone. "We got Daddy a Star Wars card!" he said happily, ruining some small part of my birthday surprise. … Continue reading Year 3, Day 271: Daddy’s Birthday (or Miles’s SECOND Second Birthday)
Year 3, Day 206
This panel from this week's Detective Comics #1027 is pretty much Miles in a nutshell, every day.
