Year 5, Day 300

For all the talk of mail delays and supply chain issues, one thing remains true -- Santa Claus is still number one in the game. Today, just a couple days after mailing his letter, Miles received a reply from the Big Guy himself. Personally, I would've liked to see a bit more admonishment for Miles's … Continue reading Year 5, Day 300 →

Year 5, Day 296

Today, Miles composed (and/or dictated) his letter to Santa Claus. Never mind the fact that Miles has had at least two encounters with Santa already this holiday season; after all, you never know when last-minute inspiration will hit. Fortunately, there's a drop off box for North Pole mail right here in our neighborhood!

Year 4, Day 351

Miles received a Valentine's Day/Birthday combo parcel from Jaclyn's aunt today. Which gifts were for his birthday? We'll never know, because he tore into that thing like there was nothing but apple juice and fruit and veggie packs inside of it. He then attempted to hoard all his new stuff behind the couch. For a … Continue reading Year 4, Day 351 →

Year 4, Day 322

A couple days ago, I posted about Miles's ill-fated attempts to fashion his own tool belt out of found items. Today, he saw his patience (if not his ingenuity) rewarded, as he received a tool belt of his own in the mail (thanks to mommy for ordering it for him)! Sure, he's happy now, but … Continue reading Year 4, Day 322 →

Year 4, Day 272

Miles always loves receiving mail from Taylor Swift. Always a trail of paper stars left in his wake.

Year 4, Day 240

Me: "Miles, if you don't get out of that box, I'm going to seal it up and send it to Grammy and Papa." Miles: "Okay. Do it." Always trying to call my bluff...

Year 4, Day 230

Miles enjoys mailing letters almost as much as he loves receiving them. This one his headed to his BFF Audrey.

Year 4, Day 189

When I was a child, one of the first magazines I held a monthly subscription to was Ranger Rick*. Unsurprising, considering that wildlife remains my father's life's passion, second only to making socially inappropriate comments in mixed company**. Well my dad has wasted no time in getting Miles on the bandwagon, recently subscribing to Ranger … Continue reading Year 4, Day 189 →

Year 4, Day 116

Miles is now capable of: Inserting the key into the mailboxTurning the key in the mailboxOpening the mailboxRetrieving the mail from within the mailbox ...all by himself (aside from, you know, needing a lift).

Year 4, Day 49

This morning, Miles marched into the bathroom and said, "Daddy! I made you these letters!!" Not sure about the postage on these...