Putting on my flame proof pants here...
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| Mon, 09-19-2005 - 10:31pm |
but have to say...that I've definetly noticed that its not just quality time, but also quantity of time one spends with their children.
I've been struggling with the SAH/WOH and in betweens since my children were born 26 months ago. I've decided, mostly, that I'll leave my intense full on/full time career to work from home in January. Part of the reason to be blunt is I can. And I recognize that many, if not most, WOHP's don't have that option. The other part though is the reality that I've seen with my kids. The reality is...spend lots of time away, and they start to disconnect a little bit from you and gravitate toward the parent, or care giver, who is with them most. With us that's been DH.
So....having been on all sides of the debate now. From SAHM for 7 ms, to part time SAH for the next 6, to full time 60+ hours a week of work...I can honestly say that time with the kids *does* matter. It just does. And I've gotten my head around needing that time with them, vs work (which I also love) as, for lack of a better cliche, time just flies!
Anyway, somewhat just venting as I'm away from home till Wed. And somewhat realizing that I've finally got my priorities right. And that means working part time till the kids are at least in kindegarten. Life is just too short.
DISCLAIMER: I'm not making a judgement on WOH parents who have to; or on parents who'd rather be at work. I think both are fine. I just think its obvious that time invested *does* matter. We just have to determine what that time is worth.
MM

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I agree. Paid off monthly, credit cards are useful tools. I don't have to carry around much cash. DH can down load our bill directly into Quicken. It helps with cashflow. Way too expensive if not paid off monthly.
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Bridget & Ethan (5)
Yes I almost never use cash for those reasons. primarily its easier in terms of accounting / expensing.
MM
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Bridget & Ethan (5)
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