Everwhere is walking distance if you have the time

[ClingingToHope]

It is frustrating at times to read posts saying "just put it out of your head" or "get over it." If I could automatically program myself to follow the advice I would.

In the end, it just takes time.

Today to me is the start of summer. D9 had her last day. I picked her up and then took both girls out for lunch.

Summer is different. There will be more chunks of time that I don't see them. During school, I see them at least an hour for 85 percent of the days. That actually will help my work schedule now. I'll have lots more 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. days.

Then there will be large chunks of time that I have them all day and it'll be just us -- no XW to worry about -- and our adventures.

Lots of things going well. It looks like ALL of my masters program will be covered. I really can't wait to get started.

To make time though I'll back way off on the church stuff. It's been good and it kept me busy, but I've simplified my life a bit. When deciding whether to do something outside my time with the girls it has to meet one of three criteria.

1) Do I make money at it?

2) Does it help me stay in shape?

3) Does it give me a chance to meet new people?

Someone asked me why I stopped playing tournament softball. It's not really that physically demanding. It costs me money. And the only women at the game are wives and girlfriends. So it misses on all three.

The church activities really only give me a chance to meet new people, but I've found the opportunities have been limited.

I have to umpire tonight and then I'm meeting friends out. Tomorrow I have a free day. I was looking to play golf, but none of my playing partners are available. So I may just work on my uncle's driveway. He's offering $50. Every little bit helps.

I'm sure I'll find something to do tomorrow night.

Sunday, church, softball and, if nothing else, working on side projects.