Good on you. I have a family as well and prior to it spent much of my free time coding side projects. Now, it's been tough to find the energy to do that in my limited time.

Of course, one can prioritize the projects, but find joy in other aspects of life once the little ones asleep.

Trying to get back into a side project though, mainly because I'm feeling the itch.

Back when I only had 1 child, I use to say you can have exactly one hobby.

With two children, you can have a hobby once in a blue moon.

This is a great struggle for me. I too have solved my basic needs for me and my family. But always in a conflict of enjoying the moment vs worrying about future (read career here).

Dont want to quit on either but learning to separate both.