Hi Kim - my kids are 19 and 15, girl and boy, respectively. We have tried to keep everything around the house about the same as possible, despite my illness, because of the kids. It's so hard. My oldest is a freshman in college and is living away from home this year, so only my son is still at home. Mostly I feel bad because of the meds since they make me tired and I'm no longer available to drive him and his friends around as much in the evening. But my husband tries to pick up the slack whenever he can, and I think for the most part our kids are pretty lucky!! They still have a mom and a dad that love them and care about them!!