@leroy.
I never actually start a day! nor finish it, somedays seem to roll on for nearly 36hours!
but generally speaking I set aside the more time-consuming jobs for in the evening when my daughter isn't around my feet, whilst the day is for client meetings, small jobs and edits etc. in all tho probably between 8-15hr day depending on scheduling etc. I am always up and ready by 8:30am, as a client is bound to call and hassle me about something. and I always set aside 5:30pm-8:30pm every night for family time. (unless the girls are out for the night, as they are tonight!) then its back on till I cant stay awake any longer...
@addy - it feels like it never ends! hang in there. the results at the end are worth it.