Year 4, Day 314

There was a knock at the door, and I open it to find Miles declaring, "I'm Batman! This is my cape! And this is my Batmobile! Now can you push me, Daddy?" What was I supposed to say? "No?"

Year 4, Day 312

Miles has taken his Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles phase to the next level. He came into the room where I was working today with two chair legs crammed down the back of his shirt and proclaimed, "Look! I'm Leonardo!" He then pointed him out on the spine of my Ninja Turtles VHS tapes, like I … Continue reading Year 4, Day 312 →

Year 4, Day 305

Miles's request to play with his Christmas Play-Doh started small enough -- he only asked me to open one container of the six he received -- but of course he slowly asked for more and more. And, as all small boys must, he took the logical next step of mashing them all together into a … Continue reading Year 4, Day 305 →

Year 4, Day 304: Christmas 2021 In Review

As improbable as it might seem, Christmas Day actually started at a respectable hour (7 AM) for us, thanks in no small part to Miles not falling asleep until after 1:00 the night before. He was eager to get to the living room and see what Santa had left for him, but he didn't really … Continue reading Year 4, Day 304: Christmas 2021 In Review →

Year 4, Day 288

Miles serves Jaclyn at his makeshift diner counter. Yes, he set this up as soon as he woke up.

Year 4, Day 275

Grammy, Papa, and Uncle Ben headed home today, but before they left, Grammy was determined to have Miles show her around the neighborhood playground. It was a request he fulfilled with zeal and éclat. While also evidently filming a hip-hop video. On the playground, Miles was able to demonstrate just how active and versatile he … Continue reading Year 4, Day 275 →

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 227

Dear God, why did I voluntarily introduce this child to slime??? That look in his eyes... I've made a huge mistake.

Year 4, Day 220

After yesterday's high-stress adventure, we tried to take things a little easier today with a trip to the park. Never one to relax for too long, Miles took a page out of his grandfather's playbook and went squirrel hunting. Albeit with a stick instead of a BB gun. He also reconnected with his old friend … Continue reading Year 4, Day 220 →

Year 4, Day 197

There was a time, not so long ago, when I had a comb. I hadn't seen it in days...until Miles busted into the bathroom and started "pew-pew"ing me with it, like it was a magic wand or something. Yeah, not sure I'm getting that thing back at this point.