Year 5, Day 32

During Sunday's grocery shopping trip, Miles was given a bit of leeway to select items that he wanted, which meant that when I said, "Go pick out some bananas," I ended up with this: Yes, instead of purchasing a half-dozen or so respectably sized bananas, we have about twenty "baby bananas" to eat this week. … Continue reading Year 5, Day 32 →

Year 5, Day 30

We took a family trip to the new Lowe's Foods in Huntersville today, where Miles discovered a harrowing new method of travel -- clutching the front of the cart as Mommy pushes it through the store. I figure he'll either hang on or learn a valuable lesson.

Year 4, Day 352

Expectation vs. Reality Miles: "Mommy, I'm going to help you put groceries away!" Miles, helping put groceries away: "I'm done!" - Miles

Year 4, Day 45

What you get when Miles helps put away groceries... At least some of it is in the right...room?

Year 3, Day 262

Miles and I had a couple errands to run after daycare today, one of which involved a quick stop at Trader Joe's to pick up some things for dinner (and, at Miles's insistence, a container of cottage cheese). As we stepped into the store, Miles tugged away from my hand. "I can do it all … Continue reading Year 3, Day 262 →

Year 3, Day 88

A couple weeks ago, I wrote about Miles helping his mother unload groceries. Well, he's finally bringing those groceries to the actual kitchen. Of course, he's bringing them in one at a time, but progress is progress.