I have been a stay at home mom for about 6 1/2 years since ds1 was born, now with 2 of them (one in school and the other still home with me all the time) I couldn't afford to go back to work even if I wanted to. I am debating getting a part time job in 2 years when ds2 starts school or I might volunteer to help at the school instead since I would need summers and all snow/sick days off. I am lucky that I have a decent hubby who supports us and still helps around the house. He takes ds1 to school every morning (on his way to work) and does his homework with him when he gets home from work.