Why?

I love being home. I am happy with a day if I manage to NOT leave the house. I have always been this way. It is a push for me to "get out and do things with the kids". One of the nice things about living here is the close proximity of places to go that make me look good as a parent. Two hours at the beach, checking out the rock pools and looking for sea glass and I LOOK good as far as parenting goes! I have to admit that I do actually feel good about doing it, but only AFTER the fact. Interestingly, this is one of the first times ever that Neil has been at the beach and not gotten soaking head-to-toe wet. (And today was a warm day).

It's one of the reasons why I love living here.