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Originally posted by BetteDavisEyes
My goal in life is to make a fortune & have my future hubbie become a "Mr. Mom"
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That's what we did for a while. I am a terrible housekeeper, and although I adore my kids, it is not in their best interest, or mine to be around eachother all day (I am not the most patient person in the world). Fortunately, my DH is extremely neat, ridiculously patient and just the right combination of fun & firm w/the kids.
A couple of years ago, we had the opportunity for him to stay at home for about 6 months b/c he left a job he hated, and we knew we would be moving to another town, so we decided he shouldn't bother trying to find something in the interim. I cannot stress how much we all loved it. The house was always clean, the kids had a routine and were very well behaved and he and I were both happier b/c we weren't always rushing around. I did get jealous though, b/c he got into a play group & was hanging around w/a bunch of other SAHM's. After that experience, I really saw the benefit of at least ONE of the parents staying at home...as long as it isn't me!