First Son's wedding could have been an excuse, but that was 2 months ago!
Having to spend my evenings helping Third Son with his homework could have been an excuse, but he has been exemplary in doing it without being nagged (not that I could help him with the math and physics homework anyway).
Spending my time reading great literature, training for a marathon, or redecorating the house could have been excuses, had they actually happened.
I have no excuse at all.
