I miss Fred

I feel like Fred and I haven't really got much time together as of late. I started working at the end of July and generally work 2 nights a week and all day Sat. Over The summer Fred took on a side project developing a room in my aunts basement. It ended up taking a little more time then anticipated. So on nights I wasn't working and the day of the weekend I wasn't working Fred would be up at her house. She lives across the city! There were quite a few times we went with him, so at least we spent the travel time together.
The immediately after he finished the basement job, his parents needed his help on there deck. So now he has been trying to go over there as much as he can. He has been going on nights/Saturdays when I work and taking the kids but also on Sundays after Church. He is very glad to be able to help and is enjoying spending time with his dad, however he is tired. He doesn't complain though-doesn't say a word. It is me that is starting to grow weary of this. I want to spend more time the four of us, I would also like to have some one on one with Fred. This Friday we are going with a couple of our friends to a comedy night. I am really looking forward to it. Perhaps we will be able to go for supper before or for dessert after.

I guess I am really starting to feel the impact of what my working has on our family. All of a sudden time is a commodity. I don't know how people with kids manage when both parents work full time. I guess most of the time the kids are in Child care of some fashion, I don't think it would be possible if not. I know Staying home with our children is the right decision for us and I wouldn't want it any other way. Working nights and weekends around Fred's work schedule is the only Way to make that possible. And I feel very fortunate to have that option - it's just a adjustment for us.