I am a stay at home mom too. Well, I say I work at home because it's the truth I do. What is the reason you stay home with your kids? Do you plan on going back to work or school? How long have you been at home? Just wondering...who else does this...
2006-10-04 02:27:27 · 17 answers · asked by LeeLynn 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Well, I am not a stay-at-home-mom. I am the dad and stay home.
Why am I the stay-at-home? When my wife and I were dating, we sat on a rock at the beach and let each other know exactly what we were looking for in our relationship. Things we would not put up with and such.
One of the topics was kids. We both agreed that at first it would be difficult to have someone stay home but there would be a point when it would be best if there was a parent home. We didn't believe in the Latch-Key Kid thing.
So it was a race for 9 years as it turned out to see who could make a better salary. Even though both of us wanted the chance to stay at home, we both busted our butts to make an income and a name for ourselves.
Well, 2 1/2 years ago we called it. My wife won that battle. She made the most and I got to stay home.
Yes, I plan to go to work again. I can work while my kid is at school. I am trying to tie up the loose ends to be a notary plus I administer people/company websites. That I can do from home. It is great.
2006-10-04 02:40:24 · answer #1 · answered by 1loopyferretpsycho 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am a mom of 2 with #3 on the way. With my oldest son, I was a single mom and I worked A LOT just to try and get by and give him everything he needs. When I had my baby, who is now 9.5 months, I decided to work from home because I really felt guilty about all the working I did and the time I lost with my oldest. I love staying home with my children. I hear some moms who say, "I would go crazy staying home". But to me, it's very rewarding. I don't plan on going back to a 9-5 job anytime soon, I am very happy doing my two side businesses (passion parties and lia sophia jewelry). It gets me out of the house for a few hours a couple times a week and gives us a little extra spending money. I've been at home since my baby was born, and I'll just say again, I really don't find anything more rewarding. :o)
2006-10-04 09:37:06 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle10477 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a stay at home mom working for my family. That is truly what we do. I am a mother of 3. Two of them are school aged and my youngest is in pre school. Our oldest is 11 and I have been a stay at home mom since she was born. I love being home with them but no no different either. The most important thing is that my children love it. After school we spend a lot of time on homework and studying. I don't know how I would be able to give them that time if I worked. It is so beneficial for the children. My husband would not want it any other way either. He loves it as well. I don't think that I will work until my children are grown, unless financially I had to. For me, this is where I need to be. I do not want others to raise my children. Life is too short and they grow up to fast. Hope you are enjoying this time with your kids! Good luck!!!
2006-10-04 10:22:40 · answer #3 · answered by Kim M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do distance learning at home. My kids are in school now and they get home at 3. I wanted to be able to be here when they got home. This only started once my youngest was born though. I worked until my oldest daughter was 4.
My day is pretty filled up. We have a pretty large house that likes to attract dirt. I also have 4 dogs and 4 cats and several other animals. Thats another reason I stay home, It's not fair to leave the animals home alone all day.
While I am online, I get up often and do chores. There's a thousand of them.
2006-10-04 11:53:27 · answer #4 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have stayed home to give my daughter the best life we could. I quit work when I was 5 months pregnant because I almost lost her. I was put on bed rest. We had already planned on me staying home to raise her, but having to quit work, we found out that we really could survive without the 2nd income. We chose to sacrafice alot so that she could have the love and attention she needs and deserves. She just turned 9 and I plan on going back to work within the next couple years. She goes to private school, so I have to drive her to and from school each day. She's also not old enough to stay home alone yet on school holidays and such. So, until she is, I'll be home for her. We've discussed me getting a job sooner, but all factors pulled us away from that. Daycare would be very expensive....probably what I made. Also, after talking to 4 doctors in various areas, they all agreed that daycare after all the years at home with me could do more harm to her than good. Daycare is nothing like school either. However, I don't just sit around the house all day. I do alot of volunteer work. I really enjoy it. I also teach a religion class at our church once a week. I stay busy now, but I do look forward to getting back out in the work force one day. Being able to share every day with my daughter and her knowing that someone is home for her has been the best experience there is.
I should also note that her Dad is in the Army. Part of our decision was based on that. Since he's gone alot in the line of duty, we thought it would be best if she had some stability in her life and knew she could count on one of us to always be there. She loves her Dad more than anything, but she knows she can turn to me.
2006-10-04 10:09:13 · answer #5 · answered by HEartstrinGs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I choose to stay at home because I knew that it is the best for my kids. I have a 3 year old son and a son due in late Jan. I don't believe in daycare at all. I have fininshed my schooling. And I am trying to get a E-bay store up to add some extra money to the family. But, I don't plan to be in the work force again. I want to be there for my kids at all times. I think that a woman who stays at home works harder than a woman who goes out of the house to work. We just don't get paied to do our job. I love it and wouldn't change a thing.
2006-10-04 09:34:27 · answer #6 · answered by LITTLE 1 :o) 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a stay at home mommy of 2. A 5 year old and 1 year old. I have been at home since my 5 year old was born!!! I stay at home because i do not need to work. My husband has a great job and can support us with no prob!!! I love it!!! I will prob go back to school when both kids are in school!!!
2006-10-04 09:30:54 · answer #7 · answered by housewives5 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was a stay at home mom for years. Now my husband needs help with the bills, so I got a part time job while the kids are in school. I get off of work in time to go and get them from a christian private school. If they call me and need to come home from school my job knows my kids come first so I can leave to get them and take care of them.
I enjoyed taking care of them when they were little.
2006-10-04 09:41:48 · answer #8 · answered by jen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a stay at home mom too. My little girl will be 3 on the 22ND. We do pretty good with just my husband working so it just didn't make sense to us to put our baby in daycare for 10-12 hours a day. We'd never get to see her awake plus I didn't want random high school dropouts raising my kid at daycare. Day care is so expensive.
Now that she's older I definitely want a part time job in the evenings when my husband is home to watch her.
2006-10-04 09:36:57 · answer #9 · answered by Alison 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a stay home mom for a 18 mth old and i have a 10-1/2 yr old in 5th grade. My husband wants me to stay home and he does not like day cares. He makes 6 figures so we are doing well. but i feel so bored as i am a very social person.
I;d like to start painting and reading. I have always worked this is the first time I am not. but everyone is happy that I am home so that they get clean clothes to wear, hot food when they come home for dinner and clean beds to sleep in. and a clean bathroom!
2006-10-04 11:25:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋