Year 5, Day 234

We made good on our promise to get Miles to the beach today, and while the drive there was filled with lush, beautiful scenery, Miles instead opted to tool around on his tablet. "Look!" he exclaimed at one point. "I found Blue's Clues!" "You know, buddy, you might want to look out the window," I … Continue reading Year 5, Day 234 →

Year 5, Day 113

We traveled to Raleigh to visit my brother and sister-in-law this weekend, and while Miles was excited to see them, what he was really interested in was seeing their cat. Unfortunately (for Miles, not the cat), we arrived last night to find that their power was out. It didn't really stop him from LOOKING for … Continue reading Year 5, Day 113 →

Year 5, Day 94

Star Wars Celebration has concluded and I'm headed back home today after a weekend that...well, was frankly just too busy. But last night I finally got a decent, lengthy video chat with Miles! Which was naturally used for tomfoolery. Can't wait to see this goofball again soon!

Year 3, Day 109

We went over to our friends' place for dinner tonight, and while he has been there with us before, Miles was delighted to learn (again) that they have a lot of animals on their property. "They have chickens!" Jaclyn said. "And bunnies." "And horsies!" Miles added. I shook my head. "Well...don't get your hopes up … Continue reading Year 3, Day 109 →

Year 3, Day 62

While I was cleaning up from dinner tonight, I glanced out the window and spotted a cat in the backyard. Knowing Miles would be interested, I called to him. "Miles! There's a cat outside! Want to see?" He got up from his seat at his table and hurried over. I scooped him up, but by … Continue reading Year 3, Day 62 →