Year 5, Day 243

Jaclyn is out of town for the next couple of days, and a half-day for Miles meant I got to spend my afternoon experiencing how Jaclyn does her job on the days he's at home (or more accurately, ATTEMPTS to do her job). For instance, here is Miles physically holding me by the neck and … Continue reading Year 5, Day 243 →

Year 4, Day 53

A year in, and working from home hasn't gotten any easier. All you can do is learn to accept it.

Year 3, Day 309

Me: "Okay, buddy, I've got to get to work!" Miles: "Nono, I get to work!" Miles, at "his" desk.

Year 3, Day 308

As predicted, even with his babysitter coming over for part of the day, Miles gave us a run for our money as Jaclyn and I tried to work today. On my way out for trivia, I called Miles over for a hug. "Miles," I said, placing my hands on his shoulders, "I have one question … Continue reading Year 3, Day 308 →

Year 3, Day 307: A COVID Kinda Christmas

We didn't have much travel planned this holiday season, but we were at least anticipating joining Jaclyn's sister and her husband for Christmas Eve dinner. But even these modest plans came crashing down early last week when we learned that one of Miles's classmates had tested positive for COVID-19. It's how we found ourselves in … Continue reading Year 3, Day 307: A COVID Kinda Christmas →

Year 3, Day 31

With both Jaclyn and me working from home and Miles here with us all day, life has been...hectic to say the least. We've both done our best to find the time to give Miles the attention and support he needs amidst workdays that have somehow become more cluttered and crazy. One of our goals the … Continue reading Year 3, Day 31 →