How do you find time?

[sydney_b]

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.

[DrBee]

I'm feeling like I'm going to be able to squeeze in enough rides to keep my sanity. My DH put the kids down for their naps a little later than usual today and I came home early. I just got in from a glorious ride! Ooh it felt so good. I made it back right before my DD emerged from her room. She doesn't technically nap anymore Now she's sitting here with me All is well with the world.

Tomorrow morning - we're going to both do our rides early. And - next week I'm going to start up my early morning rides. If I can't drag myself out of bed, then I'll take the bike to work.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend with lots of time on the bike. And - I really thank you for all of the advice and support. I never expected all of that from a forum. Amazing!