I'm BAAACCCKKK! (again!)

[Stormness_1]

Hey lovely pony people, I'm back after my second hiatus from this place!

My latest hiatus was due to me finally having my rainbow baby and having to go back to work afterwards, and the constant exhaustion of being a working mum didn't leave much time for ponies. I'd already decided to stop actively collecting, just passively picking up stuff I saw in person, but honestly ponies fell to the wayside as I stopped having the energy to go thrifting on weekends anymore. Several stops on my route have since shut down as well, or re-organised to have less toy stock, so ponies aren't something I find very often at all.

Late last year, I had my youngest son. Unfortunately he has cerebral palsy, and a heart condition, so I've been unable to return to work. This has forced a change in lifestyle again, and we've been finding more affordable yet fun ways to spend our weekends, like flea markets, etc. No ponies yet, but a few weeks ago I found a complete Lady Lovely Locks Puzzle for $2, and the itch started to creep back in. Then we reorganised our under stairs storage, and there were a bunch of ponies I'd never got around to selling... and I figured I should probably sell them. So I started going through it all, and well I've missed it. So if I'm going to be at home caring for my boys, I need an outlet too, and while I love a good video game, I'm getting a little burnt out. Ponies feel like the right answer. It's a wholesome community, a fun hobby, and I can enjoy ponies whenever it suits me, around the care needs of my kids.

So here I am, back again, to my internet home.

 

[cowboyopossum]

Welcome back! I'm glad you can find solace in ponies. (Story of my life  )

[lovesbabysquirmy]

welcome back!  perhaps your kids can help with the ponies, they are a delight

[TheClassCalico]

Welcome back!

[achab1984]

Welcome back to the arena! Sounds like you have your hands full!

[Heart Of Midnight]

Welcome back to the Arena!

[ParadiseDreams]

Welcome to the Arena! I’m sure you’ll love it here!

[Spinky69er]

Welcome back sweetheart!!!  Great to see you here again