Hello Ladies,
I would like to introduce myself. I am a mother of three children who is in transition to leaving a secure job in the ECE field to uncertain income. I decided to leave my job to care for my three children who have always been in daycare. While they were in daycare I cared for other people's children. Now with my third child who is two, and my four year old who experiencing learning difficulties, to my twelve year old who is becoming a woman right before my eyes I have decided to devote my skills and accomplishment to them by staying home with them and opening a home childcare. However, I am hesitating because I will lose benefits and a secure paycheck. My spouse does not make much and this decision will cut our income in half. What prompted you to take the plunge? I love my kids very much and I want the best for them. I want to stay home with them while putting my strengths and skills as a teacher to good use by providing nurturing learning environment for other people's children. Any motivation advice? What prompted you to "take the plunge?" Thank you