Me I have no choice about staying home no body will hire me because I have not worked in 6 years due to having a baby .And I do not drive and have been turned down for work because of havingto take a bus to work.I want to do something to bring in some money but don't know what because everything cost money.Hubby can't work because of service related injury from when he was in the service.

i would wait and see how the nursing thing pans out and you get your kids started in school the re look at your situation something might be a little more clear at that time. i have found now that my son is in school all day i'm busier than i was when they were all home but thats just me. i volunteer at school and am in the pto so i always have something going on.

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SILENCE IS GOLDEN BUT DUCK TAPE IS SILVER.

Staying at home isn't for everyone, but in my case, kids are 7, 9, and 12. It is better for my family. I do volunteer at the school, but I am also going to school with online classes(will be getting a job with kids' school district when I finish).

Right now my 12 yo is in jr high and it seems that I have a closer bond with him than ALOT of his friends parents do. He comes to me for everything-girlfriends, friends, homework, and even sports (hey I am learning!!LOL). Sometimes he just needs to talk, sometimes he asks what I think. Sometimes he just likes that fact that I am there. I go to all games, practices, tournaments, ect. when most mothers can't because they are having to work. His friends are able to come over afterschool and hangout and their mothers know they aren't getting into trouble anywhere else.

I feel like this is the time that my son needs me the most. My younger 2 need help with homework, snacks, ect-basically things any babysitter could do. But the oldest needs someone to be there that cares and dh and I see that as it should be me.

Wow! sorry, reading over that I think I went OT... but can you tell I am passionate about the fact that if you are able and if its the right thing for your family, you should be there for them as they get older... n my soapbox:

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Kristi
Mom to Eric, Alex, and Taylor
Happily Married to Joe:love:

Thanks for the advice. My husband gets home around 3:45 everyday, but I do like being here when him and the kids get home, but I will probably try to find a FT job in August when the kids go back to school if I don't get into the nursing program. The only problem is....I live in a small town in Georgia and there aren't any good jobs unless you drive 20 or 30 miles.

Welcome to the boards! I have 3 boys ages 14, 13 and 5. I am a stay at home mother and plan to be for quite a while unless it's absolutely necessary for me to get a job. Supervision is so important! My kids know I'll be home and my d.h. gets up early so he and my eldest who's in high school get ready in the mornings together. It's my highest priority right now.

my opinion?

read dave ramsey and work on that debt!


i plan on most definately being home when they are in grades 6-11. that is the prime time for kids to go "astray" and i want to be sure that my kids stay on the right path.

as of now, i would try and get a part time job in the schools or somewhere during school hours.

i am a HUGE supporter in staying home when your kids are older!