I've had days like that. I think you need to set some goals of 'me' time and figure out some ways to make it work. Part of that is getting your dh to help and part will be teaching your child to be more independent. You already know that your dh needs to help you more and give you a break. That's the hard part. I would suggest telling him you need help. I have to ask/tell my dh the same thing. If I want help getting the kids to bed or help getting them to brush their teeth, I have to ask him. He doesn't just jump in there. The same goes for when I need 'me' time. My dh isn't unwilling to help and he doesn't take subtle hints. He is a good guy, but he needs someone to flat out tell him to help. At a year and a half, your ds probably likes a little more physical or outdoor activities. I'd probably start by asking your dh to take ds to the park or go for a walk or even play ball in the yard. Your dh should be able to do that without needing you there. Tell him you need time by yourself. If your presence at home is too handy, then physically remove yourself. Go get get a haircut, go shopping, or take your own walk. Do something for yourself even if it is grocery shopping without a child in the cart. I'm guessing you're a SAHM. I would suggest finding some other SAHM's out there and letting your kids play together. If you could find one or form one, a playgroup would be great for support for you and playmates for your child. Other ways to meet parents with children would be to call around and find out about various preschool activities in your area. Most libraries have a reading hour. Go on a couple of different days to see if one group is better than another. If you have a zoo, they may have something. Stick your child in a stroller and go walking around the neighborhood. Youll meet some local people and possibly others with small children. Some churches have childrens programs like choir that you and your child could participate in. Money may/may not be a factor for you in getting other help. Another option would be to find a preschool or Mom's Day out that would take your child for a few hours a day or two a week. Meeting other other moms for that little bit of interaction would probably help you tremendously. It would help your ds, because it would distract him and teach him to play with others. Things may not magically change overnight. You can do it. Pick a small goal for yourself for this weekend such as a trip to the store by yourself. Go buy a few flower bulbs or seeds to plant in the yard this week if the weather is nice. It'll give you something to look forward to and it will be a distraction. I think you'll start feeling better.

My mil died at age 99 and never had an ache or pain, she was interested in everything even though, in the last five years of her life, she went blind. She still knew every politician and all the news of the day, listened to music and books on tape. She didn't move around much in her last years as she never adapted to being blind but, prior to that, she was physically active. She started every day off with two espressos and fried hot hot chili peppers, so hot her face would turn red and tears flowed. What was the secret? Who knows, she was orphaned at age 10 when her mother and seven brothers and sisters died of the Spanish flu in one week. Just that fact alone shows she had a strong immune system with death all around her. I think all people who live longer than average believe it's their dna. My Mom was one of eleven children. All of them lived to their nineties and two are still alive!! One is 99 and the other is 100 so go figure. Your friend has great DNA.

Magnolia, mimosa, mulberry, pecan, Live Oak, Cottonwood, weeping willow, Redbud, bo d'ark(sp), catalpa. just some stuff I've seen in the oldest neighborhoods. Lots of it's no longer really popular like the mimosa which only lives about 30 years which means you had to keep replanting. bo dark or horse Apple is almost extinct because of the thorns. Weeping willow, mulberry, Cottonwood, horse Apple, and mimosa were "obsoleted" in advice lists of things people don't want anymore because they leave droppings on the yard. It's sad really. Think of the compost. Plus, mulberries like butterflies, or the other way around.

LatinLady, the seedpod that this seedling came from was on a white NOID plumeria. Sometimes I do see 6 petals, but it is rare. The rest of the blooms off of this seedling have all had 5 pedals. Here is the plumeria where I got this seedling from (mother): And here is an updated photo of the seedling. It looks like more orange/yellow is coming out, maybe due to the heat. Also, this pic is in direct sunlight: Here is a pic of Musk Rainbow, that has similar colors in similar areas on the petals (pink/orange/yellow). Maybe this is the father?