Empty Nester Celebrations

To the version of us with two toddlers in 2008. Hang in there. The Andaman is on the other side.

We flew today for the first time without anyone asking us for a snack. The cabin was quiet. There were no Cheerios in our hair. The pilot pointed out James Bond Island and Michael, who has never used the word sublime in twenty eight years of marriage, said. "This is sublime."

To the version of us with the empty nest. The silence isn't sad up here. It's the reward. ♥️

Jenna & Michael B., Toronto