You know Keith, why my family want me to complete never ending list of projects, though they miss me during this time?
Because my son gets to listen and admire it, to some extent. My wife feels now there will be some gap till next projects commenced.
Most important thing - whatever I spend on DIY, I get equal amounted gift to both of them. Wife gets jewellery to cloths anything of her liking. Most important every big success is celebrated with dinner and small with pizza coke at least. So they are eagerly waiting for success of my projects. In the end I have to give them equal share of my time whatever they deserve.