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Year 5, Day 331

MILES: "Do you like what I built?" ME: "...uh, not really." This comes after I've told him, repeatedly, that I didn't want him building a fort today because I wanted to keep the house in good shape for ONE STINKING DAY.

Brian Martin Uncategorized Leave a comment January 22, 2023January 23, 2023 1 Minute

Year 4, Day 330

"Look!" he said merrily, demanding my attention. "I made a mountain!" Bad news when, like me, all you want is a drink from the fridge. When is this kid going back to daycare??

Brian Martin Uncategorized Leave a comment January 21, 2022February 25, 2022 1 Minute

Year 4, Day 43

This evening, Jaclyn sent me the precise text that every spouse wants to receive on a Friday: "I want to go to IKEA tonight." And so, at Miles's usual witching hour, we descended upon that fabled slice of Sweden, home of Nordic ingenuity, land of meatballs (which I was really banking on eating...until we found … Continue reading Year 4, Day 43 →

Brian Martin Uncategorized Leave a comment April 9, 2021March 21, 2022 1 Minute

Year 3, Day 59

This morning as I was brewing coffee, Miles insisted I sit with him for breakfast. I was initially flattered and delighted, but then, as he started moving his chairs, I realized what he meant and the reality was...well, weird. Despite not being an ideal seating arrangement for breakfast or looking at one another, it still … Continue reading Year 3, Day 59 →

Brian Martin Uncategorized Leave a comment April 24, 2020May 3, 2020 1 Minute

Year 3, Day 54

We've entered the "everything's a drum" phase and WE NEED TO GET OUT OF THE HOUSE.

Brian Martin Uncategorized Leave a comment April 19, 2020April 27, 2020 1 Minute

Year 2, Day 361

This morning, Miles refused to leave the house without making sure Big Spider-Man was sitting in a big rocking chair and Little Spider-Man was sitting in a small one. He may only be about two years old, but he definitely treats his friends hospitably.

Brian Martin Uncategorized Leave a comment February 21, 2020February 27, 2020 1 Minute
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