My five-year-old has been playing AYSO soccer this
season, as I believe I’ve mentioned before. It’s been something of a
trial for me, as the games are scheduled on Saturday, and usually
Saturday morning.

Now, Saturday morning is my chief project time. I can get a lot done on
personal projects in the evenings, but Saturday is the only time when I
can tackle larger things–when I have several hours together and have the
gumption to focus on something difficult for that length of time. Having
a soccer game take (effectively) a two-hour bite out of that time has
brought my productivity to a screeching halt.

Today, however, the soccer game isn’t scheduled until 1:30 this
afternoon, so I have the morning to myself. Well, mostly to myself; Dave
is sitting on the other side of my desk playing with Legos and
occasionally making staccato “Twang, Twang” noises (I think he’s shooting
something–best not to ask). It’s looking like a good morning.