Year 5, Day 125

"Daddy," Miles asked this morning, unsolicited, "do you like cupcakes?" "Well yeah I like cupcakes," I answered, because...of course? "Do YOU like cupcakes?" "I like science experiments," he replied instantly. Not really seeing the connection, I nevertheless decided to play along. "Which do you like more: cupcakes or science experiments?" There was no contemplation, no … Continue reading Year 5, Day 125 →

Year 5, Day 42

Me: "Do you like my new glasses?" Miles: "No! They're TERRIBLE." Damn, kid.

Year 4, Day 51

As noted in previous entries, it's not been easy to train Miles to conform to expectations regarding dinnertime or even eating in general. He seldom has the patience to sit with us and frequently demands things other than the food provided to him (even when that food is the exact thing he requested minutes earlier). … Continue reading Year 4, Day 51 →

Year 3, Day 359

Miles is very protective (or whiny, depending on your perspective) of certain things, one of which is music. If he has deemed something "his song" and you start singing it, you'd best be ready for a swift and decisive (and shrill and, yes, whiny) verbal assault. "No!" Miles will scream. "That's MY song! Don't do … Continue reading Year 3, Day 359 →

Year 3, Day 122

Miles and I went for a walk before dinner this evening, and while Miles wanted to ride on his tricycle, he also insisted on bringing this unwieldy box toy with us. I tried to talk him out of it. I explained how he was going to get tired of lugging it around. I tried to … Continue reading Year 3, Day 122 →

Year 3, Day 105

When Miles merrily emerged from daycare this afternoon, I immediately noticed something was missing. His teacher preempted the question I was about to ask. "We tried to get Miles to wear his Band-Aid, but he just kept taking it off," she said, referring to the bandage that we've been keeping over his lip. "Miles!" I … Continue reading Year 3, Day 105 →

Year 3, Day 79

When it comes to mommy and daddy talking during a TV show or trying to sing along with music, Miles has...opinions.

Year 3, Day 57

A reckoning is coming.Up 'til now, satisfying Miles's needs has been free of much guesswork, because we were the ones establishing so many of them. He NEEDS to brush his teeth. He NEEDS to get dressed. He NEEDS to eat his broccoli. But lately, Miles has started to vocalize his own needs. And by "needs," … Continue reading Year 3, Day 57 →