I'm a sahm that is dreading empty nest syndrome :)  I LOVE MY KIDS and I really do love homeschooling, although some days I don't ;}  I love to read and act in church plays/skits/musicals.  Two of my big dreams are to have books published (kids, tweens, and "regular") and to get brave enough to find a comunity theater to try out for.  My problem with that one is I think I MIGHT be able to pull off the acting enough to make it, but those things are usually musicals and I am the world's biggest klutz.  Part of my dream for the books is for my kids to do the illustrations for my books.  I and have had various pets, cats, dogs, turtles, tadpoles/frogs, catapillars released as butterflies, and fish.  Right now we only have two dogs and one cat.  (although my kids are asking for a kitten and a goat).   I LOVE my husband and even though I am going to miss the kids after they are out, I am looking forward to being "newlyweds" again  :)