Chapter 64 New Milestones

• Six years after James's birth, Grace noticed that their family had gotten a period of exciting changes and achievements, especially since Phoebe had developed herself as a productive first-grader who approached academic problems with confidence, and James had developed into a kindergarten-ready five-year-old whose social abilities and intellectual curiosity impressed everyone he met. She was reviewing her children's school preparations when Max came home with news that would expand their family's growth and opportunities.
• "Grace," Max remarked as he found her organising school supplies for both children, "I have some interesting career news that I wanted to discuss with you and see how you feel about the possibilities it might create for our family,"
• "What kind of career opportunity?" Grace asked about Max's choices to agree on the promotion that would involve greater accountability and higher pay, but would also require travel and longer work hours. Max wanted to discuss the potential impact on his family life and whether the benefits outweighed the necessary adjustments.