Bonus Podcast #2: Parenting

& the impact it has on our marriage.

Monday’s became my favorite day of the week when we found our dream daycare for Shia. Perhaps a good mother wouldn’t think this way. Or at least a smart one would never admit it to the world.

After spending all weekend with him, I look forward to a break; the chance to write and participate in meaningful conversations without a toddler begging for snacks at my hip. (IYKYK.)

I’ll spare you a compelling argument that I’m not only a happier human, but a better* mom when I work 40-ish hours and he’s with his peers and trusted caretakers.

*by the standards of present, patient, playful, etc.

Anyway, this is reason enough for me to celebrate that it’s Monday. Do you have an affection for this particular day of the week as well? What’s behind it?

And it’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day! My friend Patty published 5 Things I Want My White Friends to Know on MLK Day a couple of years ago. Please read it and follow her.

In today’s bonus episode, E and I talk all things parenting. The roles we each take on, a brief overview of our daily routine, and how we prioritize time away from our kids both individually and together. Enjoy 20 minutes of our ridiculous banter and this comical photo…