and Eben ...you can also use the REASON (not an excuse) that you have to get out by the water to gain perspective to think about your family's future...(ie; its where you do your best thinking) away from the distractions of home....
You will get out more than you thought. My son will drag us out of bed saying" You play with me! You read my big truck book!" It is awesome hearing him talk but man I need some sleep sometimes.
It is tough to balance the needs of the family and finding the time to fish. Sometimes I try to crash for a couple hours when I get home but other times I have stuff to do and cannot.