One of my podcasts had a parenting expert on.  She pointed out that parents today struggle with uncertainties unlike any before - climate change, politics, social media.  We over compensate by tightening our grips around our little domain.  As a result, we become hyper-critical control freaks.

Sounds about right.

Tomorrow is my wedding anniversary.  Six years ago, S and I flew to San Francisco and spend one chilly Monday morning at the City Hall with Alex and Alex of IQ photo (they are witnesses  on our wedding certificate).  To this day, that is one of my favorite days of our relationship, one of my favorite adventures of us.