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Plan for Holiday Cards
During our recent vacation, I watched the movie About Alex. It ignited in me a fierce commitment to stay better connected to the people who have formed the patchwork of my existence.When I was in my twenties (and a much cooler person than I am now), I used to send out monthly Friends & Family updates via e-mail. I would share the highs and lows of what was going on in my life. They were a great way to stay connected with folks from all over the world.Over time, I fell out of the habit of sending them. I was writing a lot about my life via… Read More -
Balancing Our Chores
It’s always bothered me that women do more housework and childcare than men, despite the fact that they are often just as busy with professional responsibilities. When I was searching for a life partner, I knew that I truly wanted a partner–someone who would be committed to equality and fairness.
When Matt and I first lived together before having children, we did an amazing job of dividing our chores evenly. However, once we had children, everything flew out the window. We stopped cleaning as much, and Matt took on a lot of things I used to do because I was breastfeeding all the time.Then I opened a… Read More -
Happy Anniversary!
For each anniversary, Matt and I alternate who writes a letter about our year and who plans a date for us. This year, it was my turn to right the letter:
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Dearest Matt,Has it already been six years already? Each day with you is too fast. Especially these days. I never feel like I get to talk to you enough (dinner time is so chaotic and then it’s a mad dash to the bath and to bed). I still crave your conversation and your listening ear.What a year. We keep saying that every year, don’t we? Last year at this time, we had a new baby in… Read More
