Yeah, it's hard to get out when you got kids. I've been out fishing with friends 3-4 times but not near as much as I would want to. I have been taking my oldest girl (just turned three) out 1 or 2 times a week for an hour or two just to get her use to boatin' and fishin'. She's lovin' it!
Signed her up for soccer this fall, know that will take boating time away.
Glad I waited 'til 38 years old to get married, got a good share of fishin' and boatin'........................ in. Although you can't help but miss freedom, my kids are definitely worth it. I'm lovin' every minute with them.
Now if I could just talk my wife into living on a 46' Bertram MY an sell the house, I could have the best of both worlds.