"Brian, your phone is vibrating." I was still very much asleep when I heard Jaclyn's voice, although I started slowly coming around to consciousness as I picked up on the persistent buzzing of my phone. Why was the alarm set to silent? Only my half-awake, middle-of-the-night-stupor self could speak to that, but it did give … Continue reading Day 149
Tag: morning
Day 126
I woke up this morning to the sound of this song drifting in from the living room. As I slowly became more alert and the final verse played, I called out to Jaclyn, "I cannot relate to this song on ANY level."
Day 107
My mornings are plagued with "baby interference." Not that Miles is creating a lot of problems in the morning (although he is a little fussy when he initially gets up between 5:30 and 6), but just the fact that he's awake slows me down every morning. I mean, really, how am I supposed to get … Continue reading Day 107
Day 104
Waking up in a hotel like
Day 86
The "nature vs. nurture" debate is as old as child rearing. I'm sure that the key to effective parenting lies somewhere between the two, and I keep this in mind when making virtually any decision involving my son. Case in point: Miles woke up a little early this morning and, after a feeding, got a … Continue reading Day 86
Day 36
Most mornings, I exit the bathroom and breeze past Miles's bassinet, lingering for just a moment to look down at him while he's sleeping. But this today he woke up while I was in the shower, and it changed the entire dynamic of my morning. Yes, I predictably got out of the house a little … Continue reading Day 36
Day 35: Baby’s First Easter
It's Easter Sunday, and I didn't want to waste any time filling Miles in on the story behind the holiday. This morning I woke up, rolled over, and immediately told the tale: "Today is Easter, son. It's the day that we pay tribute to a man who died for us and discovered America. He died … Continue reading Day 35: Baby’s First Easter
Day 25
Leaving for work each day still kind of sucks, but today at least, for the first time, Miles was awake when I left. Just getting to see that kid's eyes was enough to motivate me (and, admittedly, make me late for work). Jaclyn sent a video for the first time, too, giving me a look … Continue reading Day 25
The Perils (& Pride) of Paternity 