Which Christmas gone but still needing something to strike enough fear into Miles that he behaves himself, I decided to take some inspiration from The Book of Boba Fett (while also doing as little work as possible). Related note: this marquee light needs more Ns and more room for Rs.
Tag: fear
Year 4, Day 341
The phone rang this evening while Jaclyn was out retrieving Miles from daycare. When I said, "Hello?" it wasn't Jaclyn's voice that greeted me. "Daddy, mommy needs help," Miles said. If Jaclyn was there, she wasn't saying anything. "What do you mean, buddy?" "Mommy needs help and she can't do something." At this point, with … Continue reading Year 4, Day 341
Year 3, Day 316
Today was, for what I hope are obvious reasons, one of those days where despite the rising despair in the pit of your stomach, you can't really pull yourself away from the news. Jaclyn said she was unable to work after about 2:00 PM, and while I did my best to stay focused on my … Continue reading Year 3, Day 316
Year 3, Day 20
The COVID-19 virus is spreading and disrupting the lives of people around the country. While some of the panic may be unnecessary or avoidable, there is no doubt that one is best served approaching the situation with a degree of trepidation. It's fitting, then, that my son has recently developed an understanding of fear. The … Continue reading Year 3, Day 20
The Perils (& Pride) of Paternity 