Thisdoesn't really help as it is a set time that it starts, it isnt something that we can sortta work around due to the fact that it is run in a games shop, and they have to work around other games as well and it is about the only time they can run the game. I just worry about Damian not having much contact with his dad. I get to spend heaps of time with him after he gets home from work.

I have tried talking to him about it and one option is we miss out on our friday nights out, which is something I look forward to. As it is about the only reliable time i get to spend with people outside of my house hold, yes i go shopping but that is like a quick hi and bye to old workmates or something. Not the same thing as spending time with other ppl.

And I have had to stop going to playgroup due to the size of it now and the fact that I am prone to Migraines while pregnant. So friday night is basically my social time and i really do not want to lose this time that i spend with other ppl.

As I said earlier I am not totally against it just wish we could find someway that Damian could spend the time with his dad and his dad could do his hobby.

I guess it all comes down to your priorities, or more your partners priorities.  I would hope that he would prioritise his family and spending time with them.  But that is between you.  I wouldn't be considering giving up your Friday nights out, if that is your sanity, and your couple time and him seeing you as more than a mum.

I have often wished that both Ben and I were able to pursue more of our hobbies and interests but we can't have everything.  Ben would love to play golf on Saturdays but he can't and if that was the only option and it had to be every week, although I don't mind the idea of a hobby, or golf, I do mind the idea that it would mean more time without the kids. 

Jodi