Year 5, Day 342

We are all, to some degree, products of the environment we were raised in. I'm honestly not sure how much other parents think about this, but nothing has made me more acutely aware of this than fatherhood, where I observe Miles's assimilation of environmental characteristics in real time. Of course, these traits range from desired … Continue reading Year 5, Day 342 →

Year 4, Day 147

When we left the house for Miles's dentist appointment today, my son had a simple request. "I want to see the dentist not put something in my mouth," he said. I shrugged. "Well, the dentist is going to have to put something in your mouth, buddy." Miles grappled with this for a moment. "No!" he … Continue reading Year 4, Day 147 →

Year 3, Day 147

Suited up and ready to cautiously rejoin society!

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 →

Day 312: Baby’s First Dentist Visit!

Today, we took Miles to the dentist so he could get all TWO of his teeth cleaned. I had my doubts that Miles needed to see a dentist this early in life, but according to the dentist this was the "perfect time" to begin ensuring his teeth are polished and healthy. Despite a few tears, … Continue reading Day 312: Baby’s First Dentist Visit! →

Day 33

Well, it was only a matter of time I guess, given the minefield of baldness in both Jaclyn's family and my own, but Miles has started losing his lustrous starter hair. I can still remember the doctor's voice as Miles was emerging on that first day. "I see a lot of hair!" she said, filling … Continue reading Day 33 →

Day 21

As I've implied in countless previous posts, Miles is perfect. All kidding aside, his health has been great thus far. There is, however, one concern we've had for a week or so now. Miles has a pretty bad case of baby acne, which I didn't even realize was a thing. It started out simply, with … Continue reading Day 21 →

Day 12: A Beginner’s Guide to Baby Poop

Let's talk poop, people. This morning, Miles unleashed a mighty storm of mustard-colored excrement that it oozed and creeped its way on to most every piece of cloth in a three-foot radius. Judging from the magnitude of the poop in relation to the size of Miles's body, it is my estimation that the baby is … Continue reading Day 12: A Beginner’s Guide to Baby Poop →