Year 5, Day 360

As noted yesterday, we went out to eat last night. It was a last-minute decision made because neither Jaclyn or I wanted to cook and it was getting late. You'll be amazed at who wasn't a big fan of the idea. However, Miles's disquiet had nothing to do with wanting to stay at home and … Continue reading Year 5, Day 360 →

Year 5, Day 359

I found a good solution for the "we're out at dinner but Miles is getting punchy" dilemma: have him sit on the side of the booth where the television showing silly animal videos is in full view. As an added bonus, it also works on spouses. Of course, eventually the food came out and the … Continue reading Year 5, Day 359 →

Year 5, Day 218

With Hurricane Ian out of our lives and everyone in the house healthy again, the desire to get out of the house and have a nice dinner was high for at least two of us. Miles, thankfully, was at least tolerant of our outing to Full Moon Oyster Bar in Concord, where Jaclyn and I … Continue reading Year 5, Day 218 →

Year 5, Day 130

Miles has never seen Pee-wee's Big Adventure. AND YET, when he heard "Tequila" by The Champs, he knew what he had to do. https://videopress.com/v/0u04ICLD?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Even when he's in the middle of a Mexican restaurant and the floor is covered in rainwater.

Year 5, Day 84

When Jaclyn asked if we could go out for Japanese Hibachi food tonight, I was quick to answer "Yes," assuming right up to the moment we pulled up to the restaurant that we were talking an "Express Hibachi" place. I should've known better. "...oh boy." This was going to be quite an experience for Miles, … Continue reading Year 5, Day 84 →

Year 4, Day 88

Heading back to the grindstone this morning as I started the last week of the school year meant that I had to leave the house earlier than usual, before Miles could even get up. Naturally, I miss the kid on days like this, but it always makes my heart soar to know he misses me … Continue reading Year 4, Day 88 →

Year 4, Day 85

This is the face Miles makes at the beginning of almost every meal. To be fair, his food DID come out last.

Year 2, Day 339

Today is Jaclyn's birthday, a fact Miles was made aware of as we were leaving the house this morning. "Can you tell mommy, 'Happy birthday'?" I asked. He then proceeded to sing the entire "Happy Birthday" song to her. Not a bad way for mommy to start her birthday! The only thing Jaclyn wanted for … Continue reading Year 2, Day 339 →

Year 2, Day 333

I hosted a trivia show tonight, while Jaclyn and Miles went out for food with Jaclyn's aunt on her last night in Charlotte. Their plan had been to go to Pinky's one of our favorite local spots (and one of Guy Fieri's as well). And while they did eat at Pinky's, Miles was evidently less … Continue reading Year 2, Day 333 →

Year 2, Day 275

We made a pit stop in Rock Hill on our way to Myrtle Beach for the Thanksgiving holiday. The initial reason for this detour was to see our friend Alex, in town from Denver, but an additional reason got tacked on yesterday -- I had to fill in as host for a trivia show. This … Continue reading Year 2, Day 275 →