Jen: I've been at the Education Development Center since 1999. I run the ethics committee that ensures our researchers are in compliance with regulatory requirements. I live with my husband Pete and our daughters Bethan and Faye. I learned about cohousing from Mothering Magazine, and thought "Oh, that sounds fabulous! Too bad there isn't something like that near us." Then, about two weeks later, I saw a Mosaic flyer in a health food store in Boylston. (Thanks Steph!). I've been involved in Mosaic since 2002.
In my spare time I take Shotokan Karate, chair the Education Committee at my church, work on my parenting skills, hike, ride bikes, read, and ride my Honda Shadow. My hope for Mosaic is to have a neighborhood where each member of our family feels comfortable and engaged in the community. I am an INTJ. Yes, I mean I, not E. Really.
Pete: I'm a Senior Software Developer at Diversified Actuarial. I live with Jen, Bethan and Faye, as well as our cat Shelby. I learned about cohousing when Jen brought me to Mosaic's intro meeting; I've been involved since 2002. In my spare time, I'm interested in guitars, filmmaking, home improvement, SCUBA diving (just learning as of 2005), and archery. My hope for cohousing is to turn "chores" into opportunities to be social. Like my wife, I'm an INTJ, which makes for extraordinarily detailed analytical discussions about leaving the cap off the toothpaste.
Faye was born at home in March of 2004. At 18 months, she really likes balls and babies, and snuggling with her family. Just about anything her big sister does makes her laugh.
Bethan: I was born in March of 2001, and I attend the Nashoba Montessori School. I don't remember a time when I didn't know about cohousing. I live with my Mom and Dad and my cute little sissy Faye. I'm interested in art, reading, building forts, and pretend play with dolls. I want to be an astronaut, so I'm saving up my allowance to go to Space Camp when I'm 13. It's too early to say, but my mom is guessing I'm an ExTx. My hopes for Mosaic are a treehouse, and to see my friends whenever I want without having to drive first.
