Intensive Purposes

My Free Time

Or lack thereof.

I like martial arts. Always have. And for the last 5 years, I've been training pretty regularly. I'm even an assistant intructor. But sadly, since my wife got pregnant last summer, I haven't really had any time to go roughhouse. The first time she got pregnant, it wasn't much of a problem. But this time around, we have a toddler to take care of. And after I've been at work all day, she's pretty well worn out by the time I get home. I can't really take off for a couple of hours and leave her at home, exhausted, to try and keep up with a cranky 18 month old.

I've tried taking the boy with me to the school, but that doesn't really work out so well. He likes watching, and usually the owner's kids are there (especially if I give some notice), and they'll play with my little boy. But it's hard to keep him from running out on the mat, and sometimes he gets cranky halfway through class, which is a distraction for everyone else who's paying to learn. So I guess I'm not selfish enough to bring him with me.

The school where I train is great, though. I helped set it up before it opened, and I've been there ever since. The other instructors are like family to me, and the students are all friends. I really can't wait until I can start spending more time there again. Training there always helps me forget about any worries I have and helps me deal with the stresses in my life.

posted by Sir Phobos on 16 Feb 2006 at 07:24

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