Thank you all for your insightful responses. I have read each one closely and most say what I already know. But as an alkie, sometimes I DO need that skillet upside my head.
I say with the uttmost humility that I am very good at many things. But I am new to being a husband and a fulltime father. I have a 7 year old as a result of a casual encounter 8 years ago. I am in her life, by the grace of God and sobriety. I did fine as a part-timer. But fulltime has brought upon many unexpected things.
The girls will be having dinner with their Grandmother this evening. My wife, DeAnn, and I will be going out to dinner. We'll spend some time together tomorrow doing laundry and other chores, but then on Sunday we'll either drive down to San Diego, or up to Solvang. Something. It doesn't matter what. Heck, if she plays her cards right I may even remaind her of how we happened to have beautiful baby Rachael <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />
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There is much work to be done, but not in the office. Thank you again to those that shared their E.S.H. with me.