Miles serves Jaclyn at his makeshift diner counter. Yes, he set this up as soon as he woke up.
Tag: toys
Year 4, Day 280
"Oh no! The train's out of control!!!" Miles yelled from the living room. It'll be a miracle if our decorations make it through the holidays. "...there were no survivors."
Year 4, Day 234
We got some...prizes in at work this week for the...kids. Anyone, one in particular felt like it had some potential for use at home. Yes, the words on the right side are "Extra" and "Chunky." I brought some home this weekend and bided my time, looking for the perfect moment to enact my plan -- … Continue reading Year 4, Day 234
Year 4, Day 229
I don't know what this is, but it feels threatening.
Year 4, Day 227
Dear God, why did I voluntarily introduce this child to slime??? That look in his eyes... I've made a huge mistake.
Year 4, Day 160
I'll be waiting forever for the "easy" part of parenting a toddler to show up, but nothing on any given day is harder than getting out of the house on a weekday. Miles never wants to wake up (that makes two of us, buddy), never wants to get dressed, never wants to brush his teeth...he … Continue reading Year 4, Day 160
Year 4, Day 125
Amidst the frenetic happenings of last weekend, Miles came into possession some of his uncle's old Star Wars action figures.* I was unprepared, perhaps foolishly so, for just how into them he was going to be. For instance, he insisted on sleeping with several of them. Given the blanket, it seems appropriate. * He has … Continue reading Year 4, Day 125
Year 4, Day 81
Miles: "Yeah I know how to do a Slinky." Also Miles: https://videopress.com/v/vnDOYN08?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&controls=false&loop=true&preloadContent=metadata
Year 4, Day 79
Miles's friend Audrey came up for a visit this weekend, and he was really excited to see her...until she actually arrived at the house. Then it was all "No, MY room!" and "No! MY toys!" This is essentially how he looked for two straight hours. He came around after a while though, letting a very … Continue reading Year 4, Day 79
Year 4, Day 75
Those who know me well (or have at the very least helped me move at some point) know that I have a vast number of artifacts from throughout my life that I have, for one reason or another*, refused to part with. I've always told myself I would one day either A) sell these items … Continue reading Year 4, Day 75
The Perils (& Pride) of Paternity 