Returning to Work After Several Years at Home

I would go back. I quit a year ago and I am already feeling like you are. I quit last year because I didn't find a good pre-k for kids, and the public one was out of question. Now they're in kindergarten and I find myself either cooking or cleaning.
My mom was a full time lawyer with 3 kids. We're all happy well-adjusted adults. She was a better mom because she did her thing, and when she came home she was a mom.
I am thinking if I find something good I will go back to work too.
Good luck,

If you want to get out and find your own identity or even find a few hours for yourself... But still like been at home. Why dont you find a part time job that can get you out of the house, have a few hours to yourself yet you will be able to spend time with the kids aswell?? But if you feel like you're not sure that you want a full time job, try a part time and move up :)

Happy holidays !!

I can understand your anxiety...8 years is a long time to be a SAHM. I am a SAHM as well but only for the last 2 years. I love being home but I do intend to go back to work when my son is old enough. Yes, your life may change quite a bit but if you have this opportunity then why not try it out and see if its for you? What do you have to lose? Yes, you will need to find appropriate childcare for your little one and will have less time to drive your kids around to their activities. But I say, try it out, give yourself 3 or 6 months to see if its a good fit. If not, then you can always go back to being a SAHM. You don't want to be wondering what if. Good luck, you sound like a great mom!

I am a working mom, not by choice. If I could, I would work just part-time. There are days that I appreciate some hours at work. Don't get me wrong, I love every minute with my son. But like you said, you feel like yourself. I also find that on the weekends, I am more tired watching him all day then a day at work. It helps my sanity a bit.