What a great series. And it contributes to the dialogue about the challenges of parenthood and working. I almost feel insulting when I write what I'm about to write/ over simplifying (?).

But I wonder what Ms. Burton would think if this experiment were to go on longer. That is, chocolate bars to ease plaintive cries during a week of transition is easy to poke at. But once that bond is established (*chocolate bars no longer needed) and once routines are set without one parent's say-so, how will the parents feel?

I'm the working dad. And that 36,000 feet altitude/ looking down the family has made their mom more prominent in their lives. This is the choice we've made. But it sucks to be distant. I try to make it up during vacations and the weekend (and I think I do a good job), but I'm not the primary care giver. Mixed feelings on that. But it sure does taint the "easier" lifestyle I have in the office.