I should also add that while school is in session, the kids have choir practice on Wednesday when OES meets thereby making it almost impossible for both of us that time of the year. Your "everyday" babysitter is not qualified to play car-pool...
Since being raised to the Sublime Degree of MM, I have had 2 members of OES tell me that I should join. I may go to their meeting next month to see if there would be any merit for me, a single man to do so.
I am, but my wife is not. She is afraid they will put her to work. She is a Beauceant, however.
My mother was Past Worthy Matron and a 50 year member.