as depicted by pandas.  (an anniversary email from my husband)

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We’re responsible adults

Frank: So we skipped church last night, slept through the early service and now it’s noon.

Emily: Roll over.

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Models of moderation

Frank: Hey, it’s not a big deal, but there are 5 empty 2-liter bottles of Diet Coke in the recycling bin…

Emily: I don’t want to talk about it.

Frank: No, it’s ok, I just…

Emily: I DON’T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT.

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We embrace every moment

Emily: Hey, whatcha doinnnnnn?

Frank: Playing Civilization.  Invading Germany. Go away.

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We’re models of patience

Frank: No Emmmiiieeeeeee!  It’s 8 o’clock and she’s still not home from woooooooorrrkkkk!

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We look out for eachother

Frank: Umm, no.  No grays at all. Maybe one or two, but that’s it.

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We seize the day

Emily: Snooze.

Frank: Em, it’s 7:30.

Emily: Snooze!

Frank: Em, you’re going to be…

Emily: 10 more minutes!!

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We’ve perfected laptop TV watching

Emily: I’m so glad you’re home.

Frank: Me too.

Emily: … maybe we shouldn’t keep the laptop on your boys.