Samantha, how are you underappreciated? I would address these issues. Your job satisfaction is very important to your mental health. I actually terminated a family for being curt and unappreciative. The mother was shocked and begged for another chance, I gave her one, and now it is working out VERY well. If you don't ask, you can't get.
Sorry you're having a bad day.I also feel sometimes that it would be easier to work outside the home, but then think of the stinky commute, putting my own kids in before/after care, and it just doesn't seem worth it.