You can get an extension on the homework. The point of Retro is to keep the dialogue going, so if you don't get all the homework in in the 6 weeks, don't sweat it. I hope you will have your whole lives together to work on it. But also, don't blow it off completely. Like training for the marathon, the work is for you. It's not to turn in. I think you and your H could use a little time away from everything. Your lives are very hectic. Even with all the energy you both bring to it, there just aren't enough hours in your days.