Year 5, Day 237

After the slowest start of any morning this whole trip (I mean, this IS a vacation), we headed out to the beach around midday today. Yes, we've been to the beach a couple times this week, but this was the first time we went with the intention of setting our stuff down in one spot … Continue reading Year 5, Day 237 →

Year 5, Day 213: Sounds of the Night-time XII

As I was getting ready to retire to bed last night, I heard a sudden, repeating sound coming from Miles's room that was loud enough to make me jump. I darted over to his door and opened it to find Miles sitting straight up in bed, looking directly at me, and blowing quick, rhythmic raspberries … Continue reading Year 5, Day 213: Sounds of the Night-time XII →

Year 4, Day 242

I turned away from cleaning the kitchen to discover my living space had suddenly turned into some sort of Lynchian nightmare. ...I don't know what's going on here.

Year 3, Day 332

We may never know what compelled Miles to use every blanket, pillow, and stuffed animal in the house (not to mention his own mammy) to build a massive nest in the living room after daycare this afternoon. I can confirm that it took him over thirty minutes to do it though (during which time he … Continue reading Year 3, Day 332 →

Year 2, Day 210

From seemingly out of nowhere, which I suppose is where all quirks and eccentricities develop from when you're a toddler, Miles has started exhibiting a weird new habit over the last few days. He'll take a bite of something, a banana or a cracker for instance, then keep it in his mouth for anywhere from … Continue reading Year 2, Day 210 →

Year 2, Day 84

Today when I entered the room at Miles's daycare, I gave him my usual smile and said, "Hi, Miles!" UNusually, his response was to start barking like a dog. This kid is so weird and I hope he never stops being weird.