Quote Originally Posted by fixedgeargirl
I know I'm a lot more able to concentrate on being with my son if I've taken care of myself first, and taking care of myself means getting a ride in !
This is similar to what I do. Besides commuting, I try to work in extra mileage before or after work. Of course it means my heavy bags are on the bike, but I figure with the extra 22lbs or so and a good headwind I'm getting a serious work out.

Which I need, because I have 3 boys and checking if chores are done, going over spelling words, making dinner and all that .... goes a lot better if I have the patience and wind-down a decent work-out gives. Your celebration would be delayed, not diminished.