Tammy, Oh wow, that sounds really tough. Two hours is an incredible amount of time to spend on the road. I understand what you mean about missing out on family time too. Some instructors use their road time to catch up with family members who don't live in the house by phone. They can also start some of their phone meetings for work while on the road or listen to lesson plans on tape to make the most of their time. This way, their workdays are a little shorter when they arrive. Carpooling is another great option if you know someone who lives in your area because when you are not driving, your hands are free to do work like grading papers. Dr. Melissa Read