My friend Denise said that someone should come up with a new term for "stay-at-home-mom." I suggested "half-crazed woman desparate for adult conversation". Actually that is only half true. I seldom feel crazed. A bit overwhelmed at times, but not crazed. As for the part about needing adult conversation--well, that is true. I think every one needs a hobby or interest of some sort, but especially those of us who are with our children all day, every day. My hobby is scrapbooking--taking pictures and putting them into albums in an artsy-craftsy way. I just started about a year and a half ago but it is something I truly enjoy. About once a month I load up my supplies and head to our local scrapbook supply store for an evening of "cropping". It provides a much needed getaway and allows me time with other adults, especially my friend and fellow scrapbooker, Holly. I wish I could do it more often. I hope to soon set up an area in my home where I can work on it from time to time.