And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon

Posted on February 21st, 2011

It's true: our sabbatical is over as of next week. I was never really able to relax and enjoy it the way my friends told me I should, but two things actually turned our downsizing into a shockingly positive experience.

First, I had no idea how inexplicably liked and respected we are - people came out of the woodwork to help us out, hook us up and offer us jobs. You work hard, you treat people with respect and you'd like to believe that counts for something, so it's hugely validating when you see proof it does. Sincere thanks to everyone who helped us over the last few weeks, even if it was just with a kind word.

Second, and most important, I got to be a stay-at-home dad for the first time in my life. It was truly, truly fantastic and my only regret is that I couldn't have been downsized during summer vacation. Adrianna really did cry when I told her I wouldn't be able to take a vacation two weeks into my new gig, so make that two regrets.

Still, there are worse ways a family vacation can go awry:

-Graham

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