The Way We Talk Now
-Jacqueline Dovgalyuk

hi it's me I just wanted to let you know that I made it
I hit some traffic on 66 but I still made it in plenty of time anyway
you're probably getting the boys ready don't forget Mark's lunch and the envelope
with the Pizza Friday order I'll call you when I'm done
wish me luck!

hi again it's 3 o'clock and I'm finished for the day it went fine I'll tell you about it later
oh yeah call me when you get this I don't know whether to take 66 back or if I have to
take some other route because of the HOV do you remember what time it starts?
call me

hey thanks for your message sorry we got cut off I must have lost the signal
which reminds me that we really need to figure out what we're doing about cell phones
my coverage stinks I'm glad you told me about 66 ‘cause there were cops sitting at the
entrance ramps how was Mark's day wait there's a beep
that must be you

hey just wanted to let you know that I'm sitting at dinner with my parents
I decided to wait out the traffic so it looks like I won't be home before the kids go to bed
did you find the lasagna in the fridge I forgot to tell you to take the foil off
for the last 10 minutes so the cheese melts make sure Mark eats
before you give him any milk he's always filling up on drinks
give the boys a kiss for me and tell Mark
I'll come tuck him in when I get home

hi you're probably in the middle of bath time sorry baby that I can't be there to help
make sure the twins brush their teeth and if Mark wants to read Curious George
he only gets one other story since those are so long and he didn't nap today at school
he must be so tired and you know how he gets when he doesn't sleep
I'm on 29 and stopping at the Starbucks drive-thru I can barely keep my eyes open but
don't worry honey I'll be fine

one more thing I just wanted to tell you not to worry about the dishes
I'll do them when I get there I know you have work to catch up on is Mark sleeping yet?
oh and can you give Katie a call I have a meeting Wednesday morning and I just
remembered that's when you said you have the Bryant's home inspection
Mark will be at school so it's just the twins anyway I'm about 30 minutes away but
we shouldn't call her too late and I don't have her number thanks honey
I love you see you soon.