Well, coming home after each shift is ok for now, but you have to take jobs that pay the most, especially in this economy and having bought a house. As long as you have the support you need, applying for the week long ferry jobs might be a good thing. It's hard to figure out sometimes. I'm at the stage where I"m looking forward to retirement, only 7 1/2 yrs to go & then I don't have to travel 1 hr each way anymore, even if I need a part-time job it will be local!
Travis is all grown up, seems yesterday when you brought him home. Time sure flies. Give them all hugs from us all!