Year 4, Day 68

One of the most foundational duties of parenthood is protection. There's an inner, biological impulse that drives us to protect our children to the extent we are able to do so (and really a bit beyond that extent). Of course there are times when, despite this instinctive drive, we fail. And that's okay -- sometimes … Continue reading Year 4, Day 68 →

Year 4, Day 62

Miles was a bit of a late bloomer when it came to walking. As hard as it is to believe now, he was well over a year old before he started taking his first, nervous steps. While he'll walk -- nay, RUN -- with the best of them now, one physical, leg-based activity still eludes … Continue reading Year 4, Day 62 →

Year 3, Day 177

Another huge developmental milestone this week, as Miles has finally figured out how to jump!

Year 3, Day 116

We made an attempt at family movie time today with a viewing of last year's Lion King remake. Two minutes in, Miles said, "Nono...the other one!" (Asking for the original version of the movie. That's my boy!) It wasn't long, however, before he really got into it.