I'm in the 8 or 9 range most days. Kids are good but a lot of work at 2 and 4. My wife went to half time work recently, which helps a lot. I've been at a new job for a year now and its the best job I've ever had. Job includes a healthy amount of stress but I'm good at leaving it on the computer and walking away when the family gets home. A few of my best friends moved out of town last year but I have made some new friends recently, which helps. I wish that I had more time in the day to build things because that brings me more joy than anything else but I have accepted that I won't have project time for a few years and I should put my energy into my kids.
I'm sad to hear so many posters are struggling. Good luck to all of you.
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