The tricky part of having a two-career egalitarian relationship is all in the details. For the most part we take turns traveling and rarely have any conflicts. Unfortunately, we both have events and meetings in the states in November and December.
No matter how we tried to arrange the schedule, there was simply no solution available. We can’t take the kids out of school and our friends here are all busy with work.
Normally I refuse to play the If we were in Portland…. game but could not resist the allure this time. If we were in Portland, my friends could help…
But wait! If I asked, wouldn’t they help me regardless of where I live? And might one of them actually quite enjoy visiting the UK?
The answer is yes: Marisa cheerfully agreed to come stay with the kids for a bit, and spend some time with us upon our return.
Marisa is one of my all-time favorite people.