Year 5, Day 325

As Miles was falling asleep last night, we engaged in some of our usual, light bedtime banter. "I don't want to die," he said without pretext. "And I don't want you to die and I don't want Mommy to die. Just stay every day forever." "Well," I started, wanting to make things a bit less … Continue reading Year 5, Day 325 →

Year 5, Day 226

We ordered a travel car seat for our upcoming vacation, and Miles made short work of repurposing the box it came in, turning it into a rocket. Or a "rocckoket," as it were.

Year 5, Day 15

Miles was a little dismayed to learn that we weren't going directly home after German school today, but once I explained what we were doing instead he was much more amenable. "We've got an appointment," I said. "At the doctor?" he groaned. "No," I clarified. "Actually, we have an appointment to get you a passport." … Continue reading Year 5, Day 15 →

Year 4, Day 149

Taking a cue from Jeff Bezos, Miles and I headed to the park today to attempt our own suborbital rocket launch. WE HAVE LIFTOFF Sadly, this rocket only went about twenty feet high. But a launch is a launch, right?