[Thrifty Ray]

Call me crazy...but after too many years of working outside the home and finally making the transition to WAHM ..........I am soooo darned happy that I don't give a %^$&& what anyone else thinks.

I gave a 3 month notice at my job when I decided to do this (I was on the management team and had over 70 employees) during that 3 months, co-workers from the CEO down expressed their envy for what I was doing. (I have elderly parents who live on my land and I help take care of them).

Understanding the impossibility for many hard working moms out there to be home, I am PROUD of those that can be home. It takes a huge commitment and sacrifice for families to do it.

My older kids, who were out of the house by the time I jumped off that coaster, often comment how they wished I could have done it long ago and been there more for them. (Regrets are a whole other blog)

My 14 yo daughter's grades are up now....we are definately spending less but enjoying life more...my husband and I have much more quality in our time together...and we are all working together to keep this new arrangement going.

Maybe that's not a pity-oh look, maybe it's 'I sure wish I could do it'....Be proud of your decision...and know that many, many are wishing they could be in your shoes.

You are the CFO of your home....and clearly doing something right!!!