When our first child was born I told my husband that I was going to spend the time between first and second child working my tail off,putting money in the bank and paying off all bills. I was not enduring 9months of feeling fat,labor and delivery for someone else to raise our treasures. They are 22 months apart. I did reach this goal,quit working outside the home after the birth of my second child. I gave up alot but I gained so much more. I am a stay at home mom for 25yrs,been homeschooling this is year 20,our children are 27,25,22,20,18,16,yes you did count six. They have been my fulltime job and I wouldnt trade for anything. I have one left to finish schooling. So I am at the other end of motherhood,no grandchildren as of yet and I am ok with that. I am so enjoying my adult children and getting to do adult things with them.
The choise to stay home or continue to work part or full time is very personal. What one woman chooses may not be right for another. Staying home was my personal choise and I feel that my husband blessed by beyond description for supporting me. |