Year 5, Day 225

Recently, Miles has started developing a fondness for mazes. Introduced to them on the back of a children's menu at some point, he now actively seeks them out, going so far as to specifically pick out food when the boxes feature mazes on the back. So when we told him he was going to a … Continue reading Year 5, Day 225 →

Year 4, Day 261

We headed west today for a day trip to Asheville to see some fall colors (and okay, okay...to drink some seasonal beverages). After a couple hours in the car, Miles emerged at Highland Brewing ready for action. "Where's the beer?!" Despite still being too young to imbibe, Miles found plenty to be excited about. He … Continue reading Year 4, Day 261 →

Year 4, Day 114

As is his wont, Miles casually announced, "I got a boo-boo," this afternoon. This is a nearly daily proclamation at this point, and I asked my usual follow-up. "How'd you get that one?" "From when I fell on the playground in the wood chips at school." I offered an observation. "Miles," I said, "it seems … Continue reading Year 4, Day 114 →

Year 3, Day 214

We took a trip to York, SC today to visit Bush-n-Vine farm on the first day their pumpkin patch was open for the season. Miles was over-the-moon excited to dive in and start hunting for pumpkins. I, meanwhile, was excited to recreate a photo from my own youth. Be honest -- which one of us … Continue reading Year 3, Day 214 →

Year 2, Day 345

When Miles graduated from his Pack 'n' Play to a larger bed, he was overjoyed. Although it was only a twin mattress on the floor, he had far more space to spread out, a pillow of his own, and a feeling that he was reaching an important milestone. Still, despite only being about six inches … Continue reading Year 2, Day 345 →

Day 259

This weekend, we carted Miles off to Asheville for a day trip. Now that fall has finally arrived, it gave us a chance to bask in the glory of the turning leaves in the Blue Ridge Mountains. But, okay, it was mostly about being at Highland Brewery for their Cold Mountain release. Miles's...er...mileage in bustling, … Continue reading Day 259 →

Day 230

Today, we took a trip to south Charlotte to visit Hall Family Farm with friends. It was Miles's first time around pumpkins. Miles wasn't able to partake of many of the activities there, but he did seem to enjoy watching some of the older kids run around. And we were able to stop for a … Continue reading Day 230 →