[twinsmommy]

Daycare takes about 25% of my take home pay for two infants but I have to have someone take care of them so that I can work. I am a single parent and my ex is very unreliable when it comes to money. It is expensive but I can't imagine paying someone less to do such an important job. I have a very flexible schedule at work and can arrange to be home early (or even work from home occasionally). When they go to school I should be able to drop them off and pick them up if I have the same job.

It is kind of funny that everyone can't just accept others choices. I would choose to work even if it took a bigger percentage of my pay and I believe that I am a better parent because I work. My mother in law just wants me to stay home. She even offered to send me the amount of my salary if I would stay home. Of course, she can't afford to do that so I don't know why she even said it.

The OP's family gives her a hard time when it is obviously not worth it to work for only $35 per week. Family...got to love 'em!