Hi RTL, I know what you mean about the work outs...when I don't get in a run or some time at the gym I find it affects my mood terribly - sometimes I think it's just as simple as having a way to purge the negative chemicals that swim through us.
Like you I've been thinking about more things to do with the kids. Hikes are fine with my older boy, but S2 isn't so into the long hauls...and doesn't like to be carried that far anyway. At least that playground is just a few blocks away...that's always a plus.
Seems you have a very healthy attitude about meeting someone new - I'm glad for that.
What music have you been listening to lately? Not asking for any reason in particular, just to see if you're still listening to the Smiths...I've been on this kick of reclaiming songs from the history shared with my STBX...not as painful as I expected it to be - not even that sad, actually...in some songs I'm hearing words and rhythms I had never heard before...