I've got a five month old and I'm still learning how to do this. I also cook dinner most nights. I'm lucky if I get an hour on my side project a day. Time when

I've got a five month old and I'm still learning how to do this. I also cook dinner most nights. I'm lucky if I get an hour on my side project a day. Time when the spouse takes the child shopping with her is golden. I agree with the other commenters that persistance is good (progress is going to be much slower than before kids) and that reducing the amount of time you spend on other things will help. Less TV, more carry out, etc.