I believe I will start doing this. Lord knows I need something these days.

I have heard this and that's why my son watches the Baby Einstein series of videos. Granted we only have 3 so far.
Not saying it's true, but my nephew has the "montessori" school knowledge and was hooked on baby einstein.
Just my 2 cents.
If nothing else it can lighten your spirit sometimes, watching their faces light up

#5 sounds like the greatest thing but in a town of 700 how it this possible when you are an outsider that has just moved in?

I tend to understand that this is true as I have been told this, but how do you get the urge to make the first movement?

This is a good little pick me up. Most times it could probably help me out.