Those family dynamics are the hardest because it feels like a mirage - it's there but it's not.
Tears are good man! I feel cut up today too and I don't know why.
In terms of GAL when kids are around, I am trying to GAL with them, which usually happens on the weekends. Some stuff that I am doing consistently with them is going climbing - they're fanatics now and I also get in a few climbs when they take a break.
In my city, there are lots of things going on throughout the year usually and they have a fab tourism website. I just check it all the time and find awesome things to do. I am taking kids to a play soon; we go to some museums; take them to outdoor festivals and the beach when weather is good etc.
And one of my GAL goals is to spend quality time with them and we do outdoor and indoor stuff. We play board games, read a ton, play card games etc. And then go to the movies once in a while.
Anyways, sorry you had a down day. This is just not easy and patience is a B.
