Around a year ago, I looked around at Steem and felt that doing things "right" isn't appreciated. :) (What is right, right?) I went through a bit of a frustrated stage. I considered what else to do.. And I decided that I do things the way I do because I think they are the right things to do.
I think it is right to keep my eyes on the site, support others that also engage and participate, and frankly, I like those people the most anyway.
Sorry to hear your family will be dealing with the allergies for a lot longer. As the parent of adult children, I will tell you our finances didn't fall comfortably into place until those rug rats were out! :) Things moved really quickly after that.
:) Don't stress over any replies to me, just enjoy your family and time as you can!
I try the same and to keep up with my expectations of myself. It isn't easy but I enjoy it more perhaps.
The finances will be what they are, I'd just like to have some space to step outside of the norm as a family a little.
Come on steem. :)