We live in a new development with very few fully-grown trees, so when it's breezy outside, our neighborhood can experience Jim Cantore-level gusts, as the homes create a system of wind tunnels that sends gales whistling and twisting past houses. "Daddy will take you outside to fly your kite," Jaclyn decreed this weekend while we … Continue reading Year 5, Day 16
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Year 4, Day 325
An honest to God winter storm was due to hit the Carolinas this weekend, and overnight it managed to dump enough snow on us that everything outside was blanketed in white. I awoke to the sound of Miles's voice as he peered out through the blinds in our bedroom. "Daddy," he said, sweet as could … Continue reading Year 4, Day 325
Year 3, Day 84
While we try to get Miles outside every day while we're stuck at home, this week's weather has been less than agreeable so far. When I finished working today, I could recognize the signs that Miles had a severe outdoor deficiency (crankiness, elevated voice...essentially the same signs I exhibit when I've gone too long without … Continue reading Year 3, Day 84
Day 276: Baby’s First Snow!
Okay, I didn't look very closely at the weather before we left, but there's evidently a massive winter storm covering the entire northeast of the US right now. This has been abundantly clear throughout our drive (while our visibility has been quite the opposite). The driving has been treacherous to say the least, but it … Continue reading Day 276: Baby’s First Snow!
The Perils (& Pride) of Paternity 