i myself have been thinking of going back to work, yet the financial aspect is hard to swallow. i have 2 toddlers, ages 2 and 3, so taking them to daycare won't cut it.

as to husband, i don't know what is yours like, but mine sometimes drives me nuts. he gets upset if he step on toys in the living room, and i just roll my eyes.

or he himself is like a kid who needs constant reminder to put his gloves in the bin or put your shoes on the side, not in the middle of the hallway. I feel that my husband is like a 6th kid in the house, thus if I am at work, I don't have to put up with this.

plus i miss the adult conversation, the 15 min coffee break, which is really a break.

i love being in the daycare business, since i love being with kids or around kids for that matter. my background is being a live in nanny, to private nanny, daycare worker, then having my own business, so it is a natural progression.

But I hear you sister...........it can be a emotionally draining career when my husband is not supportive about it.

prepare a worksheet of how much you save on daycare for this year.
that i did to my sweetie, and he save, "oh sweetie-thank you for staying home!".
And I said, "it will really make me happy sweetie if you remember to put your shoes in the shoe rack". And i'm praying that it sticks in his head.

good luck and hope you will find the best / at least viable solution to work or run a business daycare. Angie