Deep

There have been some very serious discussions in our house over the past couple of weeks or so. GOOD discussions, I should add. Nothing earth-shattering or monumental or causing of imminent changes, but Philippa and I found ourselves out of the usual life/work routine and therefore both able to step back and take stock of what we've been doing, and where we are, and what may lay ahead. Scary stuff if handled incorrectly, but rather important, I think, if a relationship is to continue to grow and adapt and not get stuck in a static, repetitive way of existing that can suffocate both parties and make life unbearable for all around them. As you may know, we have had some rocky little patches during our marriage - as I imagine every single couple to have become wed in the history of mankind have had - but there has never been a serious hint of NOT being together. There have, however, been big changes for both of us over the past few years and it has been great to take the time to talk about that and see where we both are (emotionally and mentally) and make sure we're both happy with the road ahead. And I am happy to report that we are both EXTREMELY happy, if that's not using the same word too many times...
The main adjustment in recent years, of course, (ignoring the obvious one of PARENTHOOD) is that we've both had a change in our careers. I went from retail forecourt management into helping run a holiday park; Philippa has retrained as a sports therapist while also trying to maintain work at the doctors. All while navigating life with two rapidly-growing, gorgeous boys. Busy, busy stuff involving huge shifts in professional mindscape and an oft-changing paradigm domestically.
And I'm going to stop writing now as I've just inadvertently gone into my most hated method of expression - WANKSPEAK. Those last sentences were starting to read like a terrible work memo written by a terrible manager and I will not subject you to such traumas!
See you tomorrow....

RC 6-1-25