Year 5, Day 24

"Daddy," Miles said as we pulled out of the driveway this morning, "I want Mommy to have a new baby." "Whooo," I said, cocking my head at him. "Well, you'll have to bring that up with her. I'm not sure she'll agree with you." "Well," he continued, "maybe YOU can have the baby." "That's...not how … Continue reading Year 5, Day 24 →

Year 2, Day 1: Baby’s First Birthday!

One year ago today, I watched as Miles emerged into the world. There are a handful of people in my life whose impact on me was so profound, even from the beginning, that I can remember every detail from the moment we met. With Miles it's a little different, in that everything around us is … Continue reading Year 2, Day 1: Baby’s First Birthday! →

Day 19

Whenever anyone asks about the baby for the first time, I feel compelled to not simply tell them that he's doing well, but also that Jaclyn is doing well. And then I tell them about how smoothly the entire birthing process went for her. Maybe I'm speaking a little out of turn when I talk … Continue reading Day 19 →