Year 5, Day 363

The callous, embittered phrase "back in my day" is as pervasive as it is eyeroll-inducing. Tell me you're an old man without telling me you're an old man. Live long enough, and you will inevitably utter it*; especially now, when the development of new technologies has made such an experience gap possible for even the … Continue reading Year 5, Day 363 →

Year 5, Day 207

Nothing says "My family definitely tried to play DVDs on a Nintendo Wii today" quite like coming home to this scene: I suspect they also tried using the PS5 with a PS3 controller. They were unsuccessful in their endeavors, but we can all rest easy knowing they were ultimately able to do...whatever it was they … Continue reading Year 5, Day 207 →

Year 5, Day 195

As he's gotten more adept at using controllers and remotes, Miles has gotten a little more aggressive about seeing exactly what all these devices will do. For example, he's figured out how to edit his Netflix profile:

Year 3, Day 328

Miles attempts to exert control over the technology in his bedroom. https://videopress.com/v/k9DJ70HM?preloadContent=metadata

Day 202

Following up on yesterday's post, something I've been very conscious of, and Jaclyn and I have had conversations about, is limiting the amount of time we spend on our phones in front of Miles. While this wasn't something I was thinking about in February or March, this changed as Miles demonstrated increased awareness of his … Continue reading Day 202 →

Day 201

When I was in the bathroom getting ready for work this morning, an unmistakable "BEEP-BOOP-BEEP" sound drifted in from the bedroom. I didn't think much of it at first; after all, the tones accompanying the pressing of a cell phone keypad are commonplace, even first thing in the morning (knowing Jaclyn). But this...started to seem … Continue reading Day 201 →