Returned to the office F/T after working remote / hybrid for 3 years. It's an adjustment for sure. You're on the cusp of getting really busy as a dad from the ages of 4-16, we were running the kids all over the place to activities, school, friends, birthday parties etc. So enjoy the calm before the storm.
Balancing family, work, and RU-vid is difficult. I give you credit for how you’ve been able to do it while working and raising 2 young kids. It is nice seeing you include your wife which seems like it makes the balance a bit easier. I was thinking about leaving RU-vid as well. Being on the west coast it is aggravatingly difficult to participate in all the live streams especially on Saturday mornings. Trying to watch live streams while muted due to work is not enjoyable. Sometimes I would sit back and think “what is the point in me doing this anymore” but I decided to stick with it though because I enjoy whatever interaction I can find with the community. The struggle is real. However you are balancing it, you are doing a Philtastic job at it.