Year 4, Day 279

"I'm not gonna take a nap at school," Miles declared, unsolicited, as we drove to daycare this morning. "Oh you don't think so, huh?" I replied, exceedingly skeptical. "Mommy said I don't have to," Miles said, digging out his current catchphrase. I decided to call his bluff. "Should we call Mommy and see what she … Continue reading Year 4, Day 279 →

Year 3, Day 250

Today's naptime in the Martin household went absolutely swimmingly. https://videopress.com/v/2B3mTXrH?preloadContent=metadata

Year 3, Day 39

This afternoon we tried to coax Miles into taking a nap or, at the very least, staying in his room for some quiet time. This was his rebuttal.

Year 2, Day 265

As nice as it was to have a little time away, it felt really good to come home to Miles today. It took him a second after we walked in, but once he realized we were actually back home he scurried over for hugs. The best part of the afternoon, however, was family naptime.

Day 118

Today was the first weekend day in what feels like forever that was almost completely free of social obligations and engagements. Given Jaclyn's growing separation anxiety, this couldn't have come at a better time, as it gave both of us a chance to spend some quality time with Miles. Of course, we were both really, … Continue reading Day 118 →

Day 56

Following the consumption of something that catastrophically failed to agree with her, Jaclyn spent most of the day in bed feeling miserable. While I certainly felt bad for her, I'd be lying if I said I hadn't been looking at the situation optimistically, as it gave me and Miles a chance to hang out, no … Continue reading Day 56 →