Just joined this site, primarily to find some play groups and friends for the kids. I live in Arlington, VA near Clarendon short term. I telecommute at night to Seattle, where we just moved from.
I LOVE staying at home with the kids. I get to see so many small changes in them each day, that would just be missed. But I can't be everything to them. The socialization aspect is just something I cannot replicate especially in new place. We will probably put the kids in daycare again when we can afford it for a couple days. But until then I want my youngens to see others their age.