CROSSROAD
Function: noun Date: 1686
- 1: a road that crosses a main road or runs cross-country between main roads2usually plural but singular or plural in construction a: the place of intersection of two or more roads b (1): a small community located at such a crossroads(2): a central meeting place c: a crucial point especially where a decision must be made
This is where I am at...The BIG question....
.....To return to & keep a career (a dis-satisfying one that requires no right brain activity)....one that is all I have known for the past 17 years....and put "the little" in daycare for someone else to raise...
......To stay at home with "the little"....to watch her grow everyday... to be a Mother...to teach her things..make sure she is clean/fed/happy.......to give up my financial independance...
Just thinking out loud.......
I can see that someone put "Follow your heart." in their post - my thoughts exactly!
I am a stay-at-home mom and feel it is one of the best choices I have ever made. Do what is best for you.
Susan
xo
Posted by: Susan Tuttle | March 31, 2008 at 07:50 PM
no need to comment on this one. i have always been home with my boys and am so happy that I will not be one that says "I only wish I could of been home with my kids" like so many do. Like your Dad says (as well as mine), money/material things is secondary to everything. Family first.
Posted by: erika | March 29, 2008 at 02:07 AM
Hi Dear Stacie,
I can tell you from experience that I put my career on hold and was a stay home mom. - I have NEVER regretted a momment! I now have 3 wonderful grown sons whom I am VERY proud of and a very FLOURISHING and WONDERFUL career. There are many jobs and career paths but these little ones only go the path ONCE! CHERISH the momments as you will soon see they pass TOO SOON! If the option to stay home with the "little bird" is available then please do as she will fly away way too soon!
FOLLOW YOUR HEART!!!!
Hugs to you, hubby and precious one!
xoxoxxo
Posted by: marylin | March 28, 2008 at 03:17 PM
You will NEVER regret staying home to capture every moment with your sweet one!
Posted by: Deryn Mentock | March 28, 2008 at 06:44 AM
you're a very talented artist and heart will make the right decision. in the us, i think you can really be both - an artist and a loving mother. almost impossible here. :) she is so cute! good luck
Posted by: Belinda | March 28, 2008 at 02:36 AM
There is nothing so satisfying as staying home with your sweet babies- I love every minute of it and will never regret it. :)
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | March 26, 2008 at 09:58 PM
There is nothing so satisfying as staying home with your sweet babies- I love every minute of it and will never regret it. :)
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | March 26, 2008 at 09:57 PM
As a father of a young child at one time myself,(believe it or not)......my ONLY regret in life is that I was not mature,enough, educated, enough, unselfish, enough, and only knew, enough the real responsibilities as a father,was to tell the mother of my daughter that she should stay home with our child and raise her for us and then go to work when our daughter was older or part time where I could have taken care of her on my time..... money or "things" dont last but the love and character you can give your own child that is consistent and not given from a "shotgun" approach from so many others when "farmed out", gives her the satisfaction and smoother road as she grows in life........I ONLY HOPE THAT THE HUSBAND OF MY DAUGHTER HAS ALL THE CHARACTOR TRAITS TO TELL HER TO DO THE THINGS THAT HER FATHER WAS NOT SMART ENOUGH TO DO.......... So there really is not question of how to follow your heart, beacause the most important 'job" you have is your child, and it is a "job" that is not work but love personified....... You really are not at a crossroads, you passed that intersection on October 24- 2007 (I saw you drive by)........your map is already printed by your love and the gift that God gave you !!!!!!! I had a gift like that from God when I was young ( can you believe I was once ?) and I missed the turn off ? It was not fun trying to get out of the ditch I had driven into, as it took many years ..........So my only comment and advice is follow the road that is already set up for you and your family.....YOUR A.P.R. is a much higher rate than the rate given to you by working for others.......you now work for yourself and you gift.........Love, your dad
Posted by: James H.Pitman CGCS | March 26, 2008 at 12:36 PM
P. S. from Beth..............
You can always sell your art on Etsy & Ebay!!!!!
Work on your art when she naps, plus occasionally get a sitter for her if you can, so you can work on stuff.
Posted by: Beth Davis | March 26, 2008 at 09:30 AM
Hi Stacie
I'm 54 years old. I only got 3 years at home with my daughter, from when she was 2 to when she started K at age 5. I wouldn't trade that time with her for ANYTHING!!!
If you can afford it, I would stay home with that precious baby where you can raise her yourself. I think that's something you'd never regret. When she gets in school, you could think about going back to work - if you wanted to - part-time or full-time.
I think you've answered your own question. I think that deep down inside you, you know the right choice.
May God bless you and your family and give you wisdom as you make this choice!
Hugs,
Beth
Posted by: Beth Davis | March 26, 2008 at 09:27 AM
I have stayed home and worked part time off and on in the evenings as my son was growing up. You can always go back to work when she's in school full time. They are only small once and if you miss it, you miss it. If you can manage financially, follow your heart. For us this meant no fancy vacations, but I wouldn't have changed that for anything! My husband and I felt really strongly about raising our son, so it was a sacrifice we were willing to make.
I wish you all the best in your decisions. THere's no right or wrong in this-you have to do what feels right for your family.
xox
P.S. Your little muffin girl is gorgeous!
Posted by: Lelainia | March 26, 2008 at 06:00 AM
STAY HOME HONEY!!!!
you will NEVER regret it!
liz xx
Posted by: liz smith | March 26, 2008 at 02:10 AM
You'll never regret being there for your kid..no one will love her like you do....if you can swing it!, it goes by so fast, when she start's school you can find something...
cheers
steph
Posted by: Stephanie Brockway | March 25, 2008 at 08:33 PM
Right, you feel it in your gut, I can tell just by reading your statement! You'll figure a way to generate income, you're a smart cookie, and probably be happier that ever!! It's truly worth sacrificing "things"! xxoo, Dawn
Posted by: Dawn | March 25, 2008 at 06:40 PM
Stacie, I think you already know the answer to your question. Even though I had to leave "the company" I have not regretted it for one instant. Do what your heart tells you. Debbie
Posted by: Debbie Miller | March 25, 2008 at 05:57 PM