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we celebrated our 8 year anniversary this year (10 years together in all). next to raising kids, marriage is the hardest thing i've ever done. when we first came to seattle, my job put an enormous strain on our life together. henry was 4 and jack was on the way, and jeanna was, for the most part, on her own for the first few years while i struggled to find my place and provide for them. there are people who seem to be able to find that work life balance. i walk the line like a drunken sailor...

i have friends who punch the clock and others who have no sense of identity outside their office, and i'm not sure which i feel sorrier for.