Year 4, Day 259

As we were trying to usher Miles to bed tonight, the haphazard appeals for a few more minutes of time downstairs started, as usual. He's always grasping at straws with his wacky last-minute requests, and tonight he suddenly decided he wanted to eat. "Can you get me cheese??" he pleaded. "No!" we answered, knowing he … Continue reading Year 4, Day 259 →

Year 3, Day 16

This evening, as Miles was busy staying up a bit too late and having a little too much fun, he asked for a piece of cheese. I handed him a slice, and he merrily walked off, eating it.A few minutes later, he comes over to me and says, "Daddy, daddy...cheese," while pointing across the room."On … Continue reading Year 3, Day 16 →

Year 2, Day 237

Sometimes Miles, like Liz Lemon, just needs some night cheese.

Year 2, Day 180

Having heard their grilled cheese sandwich was top-notch, Miles insisted we head down to Pineville today to check out the newly-opened Middle James Brewing. The place was full of kids, so Miles had a great time staring and waving at people, then getting sheepish when they finally noticed him. And despite the opening weekend crowd, … Continue reading Year 2, Day 180 →

Day 305

He may not be remotely close to walking yet, but Miles's fine motor skills are continuing to develop at a rate that is pretty amazing to witness. Within the past few days, he has started using his hands to pick up food and put it in his mouth. Not only has he gotten pretty good … Continue reading Day 305 →