The reason I keep missing things is because my girlfriend desperately wants my attention much of the time. Last week she wanted me to help with dinner, plus I had work to prepare for. I felt bad for not spending time with her and didn't want to brush her off for DnD, so I helped her with dinner. Other things kept happening too, but it was mostly dinner and preparing for work.
This time, I had to explain to her that you guys were really unhappy last week, and that I wanted to be able to pay attention this time, and I arranged it so that I could go to work an hour later. So she cooked this awesome wonderful dinner that was delicious, while I was sitting in here playing a game. I felt bad, and she even asked me to help with the rice, but I told her I couldn't. I had to help her find something, but I still had to be brief and try to come back quickly. When it was finally done I took a few moments to thank her, give her hugs and kisses, apologize for not being able to help, etc.
It's during those moments that I miss things. When she needs something, or wants something, or does something for me.
I'm not trying to be a jackass, like I'm watching TV, surfing the internet while we play our game. I'm trying to pay attention, and sometimes my attention is pulled away by the girl I love. I'm not trying to blame her, I'm just letting you know that I'm not TRYING to ignore this stuff. [Edit: As I was typing this, she came in to talk for a bit. Again, had to be brief. :|)
At any point possible, I try to say brb.
Sometimes I miss my cue, like with an AoO, because I'm not thinking about it. Immediates are hard to understand sometimes anyway.
I enjoy our game, and I know it looks like I'm pulling a Kratash, but I promise it's not due to lack of interest, it's because I've become busier, and my girlfriend is very lovey and wants my attention all the time, expecially now that we only really get to see each other on our days off, as our work schedules conflict.
Anyway, I didn't mean to get rude with anyone, and I appreciate Julie DMing for us. Her game is very fun and I look forward to playing each week. I'm working on getting everything worked out. I'm trying to explain to the gf that I need to devote my full attention to the game for however many hours it is, and I've taken Thursday off my work availability.
Please accept my apologies and understand that I'm not doing this on purpose.