Is that the cause for all the harried activity? Is it truly close to being done? Will your load lighten afterwards? I'm currently in the throes of being very busy. I don't think it compares to your situation because I'm not providing for a family, and it promises to only be a few weeks and not a few months or years. But I've rationalized missing out on important social activities, foregoing any celebrations or seeing friends, because this period will be over soon. I think a prolonged spike in activity can't be avoided. And as long as it's not made a permanent feature, then it's completely understandable. That said, we live in the age of digital calendars. Set that anniversary on a reminder! Don't leave to memory that which can be done perfectly by an email reminder.We are so, so, very close to closing our seed round of funding.