Stay at Home Mom

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So I am a stay at home mom of three ages: 5, 3, & 1. I know I'm not alone out there but when I talk to other moms or read their face book status's they are always out doing something. I am wondering how this is even possible. I have little ones and it is so hard for us to just go and be out. After lunch time we just have to get home so that Alexis can get her nap. If we are out she is a pill, and no she doesn't sleep because there is so much to see out there. David on the other hand needs time where he can just run around crazy and the grocery store isn't exactly the best place to let out all that toddler energy. Olivia my oldest just needs to go to school to be around other people. She has way too many questions and it is time for her to share that with other people :)
Another thing that has been on my mind is all the classes that are out there. There are so many to choose from. The costs are pretty high and I wonder how people afford them. What would you do with your other kids? I think maybe part of me is jealous that it isn't even an option for me to put my kids into all those classes. I like my kiddos and I want to spend time with them.
I want to be at home with them. Complain about the many messes they make. Watch them when they figure out something. The other day I was folding laundry and Alexis my little helper was unfolding everything . I felt like I was making no progress. Then I decided that I would put my girls to work. I gave Alexis clothes to give Olivia to put away. It was so cute. I wore them out! I gave them one piece of clothing at a time. That's something you don't get in a class:)

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