Year 5, Day 364

On our way out the door this morning, Miles snagged two bags of Pirate's Booty. Almost as though he sensed what I was going to say, he quickly interjected, "One's for me and one's for you, Daddy." Oh, okay then. When we got to the car, he only had one bag in his hand. The … Continue reading Year 5, Day 364 →

Year 5, Day 337

"This cake gave me REAL superpowers." - Miles's review of the treat Aunt Christine gave us

Year 5, Day 333

I...I just cannot with this kid. Trying to accost me with a bag of Goldfish crackers.

Year 5, Day 321

We had just left the house this morning when Miles said, as calmly as could be, "Daddy, I'm really mad at Mommy." "Why are you mad at Mommy?" I asked. "Because she forgot to give me a snack." Truly a cardinal offense. "Well you can tell her when she comes to your fashion show this … Continue reading Year 5, Day 321 →

Year 5, Day 291

When cookie decorating looks like an active crime scene. Dear Lord...

Year 5, Day 212

When Miles decorates Halloween cookies, it's always punctuated by taking bites out of his canvas.

Year 5, Day 202

On a recent trip to Costco, we agreed to let Miles pick out a snack of his choice -- something he could have on-hand that was quick and easy for car travel, such as our morning commute, or as an afterschool treat. He chose a massive box of Entenmann's Little Bites mini-muffins, and he's been … Continue reading Year 5, Day 202 →

Year 5, Day 198

"It says, 'Miles gets to eat his muffins and no one else gets any'," Miles said as he consulted the Costco receipt.

Year 5, Day 163

Miles and I killed a couple hours at the Charlotte Comicon today while we waited for Jaclyn to return from her retreat, and while I was there to rummage through some long boxes, Miles quickly demonstrated that he was only interested in two things. First, acquiring a balloon sword. Why oh why did I give … Continue reading Year 5, Day 163 →