Welcome Kate! Great to see another Kansas City Mom! Sounds like we're pretty much in the same boat. Anyway, I'm a moderator for the site, and wanted to let you know that I'm here to answer questions if you have any:). Also, here are a couple of other fun places around here for you to check out.
http://www.workitmom.com/bloggers/36hourday
http://www.workitmom.com/group_largefamilies