Visiting Miles

How did it get to be 4:30? I'm swimming in papers to read and grade, not to mention final grades to finish. It's all due on Monday by noon. I have no one to blame but myself, so after I write this blog entry, then empty the dishwasher and check my email, I'll get right to it. Wait--maybe I'll take out some garbage, too. Do you think intentional procrastination is more than a venial sin?

Yesterday I went to O-Town to see Miley while his mommy went to her six-week post partum check-up. Annie is doing great, and loves to share the story of her exam with anyone who will listen. I'll leave it up to you to ask her about it. I also played with Miles while Annie went to her office Christmas party in the evening. Tanner was officiating a bball game in Mankato, so he missed the party. Miles and I talked about any number of interesting things. Thanks for a fun day, Miles!

Larry/Dad/Paco/Grandpa is feeling better, but not 100% yet. He expressed concern about his protein deficiency over the past few days. How about a nice greasy pork chop? Or some Schmidts' beef tips?

Miles, staring intently at a large caterpillar that
got into the house during the night

Miles cries over the late arrival of Daddy's
perpetual golf calendar, a belated Christmas present

"I've got my firetruck suit on in case I'm needed.
Will somebody please teach me how to slide down the fire pole!"

Snuggle time