Extra curricular activities

We've noticed lately that extra curricular activities have become a large part of our home-school curriculum. With the upcoming adoption, we decided that we will need to cut back on some of Connor's "extra" activities. Currently, he takes Tae Kwon Do ( 4-5 times a week) , guitar (once a week and daily practice), Chess lessons (once a week), Chinese lessons (twice a week) and horse-back riding lessons (once a week). We also downhill ski, run and work-out together as a family. Whew! It makes me tired just typing all of that! All these extras have been wonderful for Connor, but even he sometimes feels that he is just too busy. Down-time is important too. So this week I asked Connor what activities he would be willing to forgo. We need to free up some money and some time, with our two sons arriving soon. We just need to slow down and give our new sons at home time to adjust. Connor decided that after we go to China, he will stop horse-back riding and Chess. He can horse-back ride occasionally at his friend's house, just for fun, and he can play Chess online or with his brothers. We don't want him to quit his guitar lessons or Tae Kwon do. Music and exercise are just too important. Chinese is important because of our adoption plans. What I find the most interesting about this whole "problem" is that Connor decided on the solution himself. He loves horses, and has begged me to buy him one in the past, but he recognizes that he can't make the commitment to that sport right now. So only six more lessons, and then Connor will take a break from both Chess and horse-back riding. Seems like a plan.