Year 4, Day 271

"Go get me juice or I'm gonna put you in time out. Those are your options." - Miles Martin

Year 4, Day 142

We went out for lunch today, and Miles insisted that these would be the sitting arrangements: Yes, I was ordered to sit at a completely different table with my back to my family. But hey, I'll do whatever it takes for him to eat his lunch without a fuss.

Year 4, Day 36

Our new house has a staircase. It's the first time I've lived in a multi-story house and, I have to admit, I like it. I love my family but I also think it's nice, for all parties, to get a little space once in a while. BUT there is one catch -- one cannot simply … Continue reading Year 4, Day 36 →

Year 3, Day 234

This evening, Miles marched into the kitchen. "I want to go in the ice cream shop," he declared in no uncertain terms. "Who said anything about getting ice cream?" I asked. "MILES," he answered. ...we did not go to the ice cream shop.

Year 2, Day 337

Miles employed one of his favorite words with me this evening as he was sitting at his table eating and I stepped over to him. "Move." I shrugged and looked around. "Where should I go?" Miles, chewing his food, grunted and pointed towards my bedroom. "You want me to go into the bedroom?" I asked. … Continue reading Year 2, Day 337 →