[Auracle]

We have parents nearby and they go there sometimes, but our oldest is quite the handful so we feel bad about doing it too much. She's just...very active, and always wants to play with someone. Always. At least kid #2 is easy. Regardless, it doesn't make it any easier to set up time with friends, just each other, and half of the time we do it just so we can get stuff done around the house.

You're right about the marriage stress. I've definitely seen the light at the end of the tunnel with friends/family that are further along in their kid's ages, though to be fair they haven't really hit peak teenage years either. At least there seems to be something of a lull.