Thank you, Love He takes care of the dishes and laundry, pays the bills and vacuums the floor; and while I'm still working, grabs the kids when he's done, and takes them to the grocery store. He does yard work with the kids on the weekends, or takes them out to the park — he takes care of all things I cannot do, because my body likes quiet and dark. I participate in our morning routine when I'm able: two kids, two adults, it's fair. I also own bath-time and bedtime, of course

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