Year 4, Day 351

Miles received a Valentine's Day/Birthday combo parcel from Jaclyn's aunt today. Which gifts were for his birthday? We'll never know, because he tore into that thing like there was nothing but apple juice and fruit and veggie packs inside of it. He then attempted to hoard all his new stuff behind the couch. For a … Continue reading Year 4, Day 351 →

Year 4, Day 96

Miles proving that, even in a sea of hipsters at Optimist Hall, he's still the coolest guy in the zip code.

Year 4, Day 37

Ready for whatever today brings his way.

Year 4, Day 26

This must be what it feels like to be a limo driver for a kid celebrity. Miles is currently nodding along to, and really FEELING, some Fall Out Boy.

Year 4, Day 20

As I stepped in the door after work tonight, Miles came running over. "Daddy, Daddy!" he called. "I'm packing my stuff!" "That's great, buddy!" I said. "Let me see what you've got so far!" Miles:

Year 3, Day 321

As I got out of the shower this evening, there was a knock at the bathroom door. I opened it and...well... "Trick or Treat!" he says.

Year 3, Day 285

Miles put on my sunglasses and said, "Look at me! I'm Daddy!" The folded arms are part of the look.

Year 3, Day 139

When it comes to getting Miles to sit down and eat his dinner, we've grown increasingly willing to make compromises. Tonight, for instance, he insisted on sitting at the big table with us. And then he insisted on also wearing sunglasses. But he DID eat his food, so whatever works!

Year 2, Day 91

We've finally reached a point where Miles will tolerate having sunglasses put on his face. And of course he's a complete hambone about it.