Well said, and I feel the same! While I love my time home with dd I am so much more patient and attentive because it's not a day in day out routine. I'm lucky enough to have an even split, I work 3 days then have 4 off, which means she gets a good mix of mum&dad, just mum, just dad (shift worker, so he's sometimes on days off with her when I'm at work) and daycare. I think she's alot more easygoing because of it, and spending a few days a week with other people and kids is great for her development (and my sanity)