evenings that i do when the kids are asleep already. if that happens, i can choose to work less hours the next day, possibly, and be with the daughter in the afternoon when she's awake. especially since once the older one gets home at four, i'm paying less attention to younger girl. but, my work is inconsistent... so whenever i have it, i do it. so, back to the question - maybe it would be better for the younger girl to be with a babysitter, at least for a few hours a day. maybe if her nap can be moved to the afternoon, and she goes to a babysitter in 