another thing that makes piecing difficult for me and I really hate to say this is the kiddos.
being an at home mom I am tired and stressed and don't get a lunch break, the best I can manage is a quick peek at the putter for 2 min or so before someone is climbing on me, it also becomes difficult for any impromptu nights out or nights in as we have to get the kiddos off to bed and that task sometimes isn't completed til 9pm and with both h and I having been up since about 5am it doesn't make for much quality time to spend together.
plus being at home alone all day with the kids adds to my lonliness and I tend to (in my mind and sometimes outloud) make that h's responsibility. ugh!!
and on those stressed days I don't always get a wind down, can't just go for a run or off to the gym to burn off some frustrations or even just to put me in a better mood without persuading them and sometimes that's just more aggrivation.
I know they will grow up and I will miss having babies but man does it put pressure on a stable r never mind one that has "issues"