Year 4, Day 294

Trying a slightly different tack this year...

Year 4, Day 281

Now that Miles is old enough to vaguely discern the passage of time and recognize numbers, we decided to introduce him to Advent Calendars this holiday season. He had plenty of fun just hunting for the appropriate number, but once he found out there was candy inside? He squealed in a way I've never heard … Continue reading Year 4, Day 281 →

Year 4, Day 280

"Oh no! The train's out of control!!!" Miles yelled from the living room. It'll be a miracle if our decorations make it through the holidays. "...there were no survivors."

Year 4, Day 278

As Miles was rummaging through the Christmas stuff last night, digging out all sorts of decor we weren't exactly ready to display just yet, he ran across the stockings. He studied them for a moment, then pulled one out and held it high. "Look!" he said, pointing at the glittery letters at the top of … Continue reading Year 4, Day 278 →

Year 4, Day 277

After last night's false start, we finally gathered as a family to decorate the Christmas tree this evening. A big part of that was having Jaclyn keep Miles's grubby kid hands off of the more delicate ornaments, but once we got going (ie, dug out the less-breakable stuff), everyone was able to contribute. As longtime … Continue reading Year 4, Day 277 →

Year 4, Day 276

I had originally planned on putting the Christmas tree up today, then pulling out all the ornaments so we could decorate it as a family this evening. Instead, I found myself hunting for these things: The only door we've used these on since moving is Miles's bedroom door (the INSIDE), but certain elements (specifically, a … Continue reading Year 4, Day 276 →

Year 4, Day 241

TFW Mommy needs to buy one more item to qualify for free shipping and she gets you a Christmas ornament of your favorite Paw Patrol character.

Year 3, Day 306

With all of his new battery-operated cars now primed and ready, Miles naturally attempted to operate all four of them simultaneously.

Year 3, Day 305: Christmas 2020 in Review

For a holiday spent in isolation, Miles's third Christmas managed to be frenetic, loud, and (fortunately) filled with joy. Christmas started early in our house, as Miles woke up at 3 AM and started yelling, "DADDY! I WANNA READ A BOOK, DADDY!" Groaning, I staggered down the hallway to his bedroom and immediately began pleading … Continue reading Year 3, Day 305: Christmas 2020 in Review →

Year 3, Day 304

Miles is still talking about Halloween in the same sentence he's bringing up Santa and reindeer. And who can blame him? This year has been a long slog, one day running into the next. But whatever holiday you happen to be celebrating today, may it be the best one possible!