That's exactly it. I know there are a lot of negatives about a big city but it's full of wonderful things too for kids. Especially in London, aside from all the cultural stuff there's so many green spaces as well, and activities and loads more mums and kids around. what a love as well is the fact that due to the multiculturalism there's not only one way of life, and you can just create one that suits you and your family, to a point of course. But you know everytime I go to PG and I do something with DD everyone look at me in shock because it is 'not the way', I don't know from how many clothes she's got on (never enough it seems), what she eats, how she plays, where she sleeps etc.
basta! I am going to stop this rant.
how many kids gave you got?
I work for a Housing Association three days a week. It's an ok job but very flexible, with good benefit and nice people. so it's ideal at the mo as DD is first priority.
I will suggest if you like the idea to try and get a p/t job outside the house. it give you some independence and maybe the chance to make some friends unconnected with your kids or partner, IFSWIM.
all my friends, although have kids now, I met before and going out with them makes me feel young and irresponsible again (even if we only go for a pizza and a caste glass of wine!).
DD goes to a childminder and she loves it. there are 3 other kids there and I think for her is a bit like having brothers and sisters and she learns to share things and stuff. I do feel a bit guilty at times (stupidly) but I know that I would go insane if I were to stay home 24/7 and I would not ebjoy my time with her as much.