The Beginning Of The After

Today I take The Kid for her second shot.

Spouse is two weeks behind her; I am three. (Privilege of youth for me.) We’ve been talking about all the things we need to do once we’re all properly vaccinated: get some kitchen appliances replaced, all the dental appointments, looking for summer work for The Kid. And I’ll visit my parents, at last, although their situation has changed. I’ll be speaking with their caregivers to figure out the best way to approach the situation. I think it’ll be a wh...