Welcome from Southern California. There are several ladies on here with young kid under their feet. As of August 15th, I now have an empty nest and really miss having teen-agers running around the house!! I am involved with MOPS. Have you heard of them? Mothers of Pre-Schoolers, I am a mentor mom, the been there, done that, survived to tell the story person. If you feel the need to get out of the house and meet others in the same situation you may want to check it out.