In reply to Patmom4.

I think it is easier. While nap schedule hasn't allowed me to venture out with them much, there is an active stay-at-home dad's group in Austin with ~100 dads on the roster. Daily playdates, monthly "daddy nights out" and a great deal of advice when asked.

Austin, too, is more used to geeks who run very successful Internet ventures that can do all of the work in blocks that would allow them to be home too. Some dads on national forums mention how folks approach them when they have the kids at the grocery store in the middle of the day and say things "Oh, you're watching the kids today?" or things like that. Haven't had anyone approach me like that in Austin.