Advice for Going Back to Work on Monday!

I'm a single mom so I have no choice but to work and in some ways I'm glad I didn't have to make that difficult decision! I comfort myself with lots of pictures at work. Also, the time I have with my girl seems to be better quality (I know it sounds cliched) because there is so little of it. We find ways to make even grocery shopping and folding laundry fun. I see some of my SAHM friends who gossip all day long with the neighbors and there is no dinner prepared for the kids who have been in front of the TV all day. Trust that you will find a way to make it work for your family.

Hey Vivki, my heart goes out to you. I am working 3 days a week and it sounds like a nice balance but I think of my kids every moment while I am at work. Another thought would be to run a home daycare like someone else suggested or, a doggie daycare, if your family likes dogs that is. Or, maybe running a home-based business like Arbonne or one of the jewelry selling organizations. I don't know that much about it but went to a jewelry selling party and the woman said she made around $800 a month. Just brainstorming because my mind has gone there too, wanting more time with my kids like you do. Good luck to you and your family!
S.

I just want to say that I am amazed that you found a job in this economy!

With that kind of luck, you'll do fine at your job and things will work out.

If, however, things become too hectic, consider trying to find a nanny share. That way, your husband will have more time to focus on his work for a few hours a day. (And he can do some grocery shopping, too!)

It's great you have been able to stay at home with your boys for so long. The economy has affected everyone. I don't know what your husband does but did you look into working from home also?

I stayed home for 2 1/2 years with my little boy and let me tell you it was so hard for me. Really and honestly they will get used to the preschool atmosphere. My son is 5 and he loves every single day of it. You will also appreciate so much more mommy and me time with all of them. Good Luck girl:)

It isn't fun needing to return to work and leave your babies behind, but you are doing it for a good reason. Live in the NOW and take it one day at a time and like your hubby says "it'll all work out!"

I've seen both sides and gone to work with kids in daycare and stayed home, and still home. My youngest are now 11. When my twins went into first grade I offered to take care of my neighbors child and now I run a small daycare out of my home. I limit who comes in and my hours and my days. I can switch my schedule and I insist on taking off one full month in the summer and I won't have more than 1 child for the first week that my own kids go back to school. This give my kids the peace they all need to adjust and non of us get overwhelmed with the newness of the new year ect.
This small (I only take 3-4 kids-tops, and none that are over the age of 4)child care business has worked out wonderfully for me and my family. Without this ability, we would not be able to buy clothes or participate in extra things in our lives. My husband can pay the mortgage, and the bills, but not for the extras like a vacation (small or large), repairs around the house, signing up for lessons of any kind etc.
This year I have decited to take off one day a week. So this year I am working only M-Th. This system doesn't work for everyone, but the familys I have work with me, and I work with them too.
There is a great need for this kind of care in my area and you may be able to work something out like that when your kids get alittle older too. I would advise, you not to consider opening your heart to other kids if your own are the same age. You won't have the energy for either group by the end of the week. If you want to know more contact me. I hope your husband can work and take care of the kids too and not just dump them infront of the tv or vidio games. Again, good luck!