The Good, the bad and the ugly!

[Dreamalittledream]

Agree with what everyone else has mentioned, especially the put your family first and not to feel guilty about time needed off (still working on that one!).
My primary goal of leaving my career and opening a Home Daycare was to have the ability to stay home with our last child until he went off to school. I was soooo grateful when he started school this year (there's honesty for you. My own child (whom I love more than life itself!), was my biggest challenge in my daycare day....your own children know exactly what buttons to push, you have guilt, jealousy issues, etc. Now evenings are so precious now...Mommy is so glad to see him and not handing him off to Daddy exhausted from him all day
Also wanted to add....plan out your budget...you will have added costs; groceries, of course, insurance (I would make a call to your insurance company ahead of time for a quote) higher electricity costs.
And...you will miss the daily interaction with adults
And...if you are planning any major purchases do it now as banks are reluctant to lend to those new to their own business.