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Shannon, you mentioned somewhere you were going on a shoot. Are you a freelance photographer? Could you adjust your assignments to accomodate the kids' schedules.

My daughter and son-in-law with 3 kids are both teachers at different schools. Their youngest is 2.5 years. On Tues. and Thurs. my son takes him to preschool and on Mon., Wed., Fri. my daughter takes him. Then in the afternoon, my son-in-law gets out first at 2pm so he goes and picks up my grandson and brings him home.

Just an example of sharing the driving around.

Wow Carennedy:

I wish I could say more, that stinks that your husband wont take time out of his day to help with taking your kids to pre-school or that he huffs and puffs about taking your son to Karate practice 2 times a week. I hope he sees that both of these activities will only enhance your childrens personalities and allow them to gain independence. I hope he sees the light soon, and helps you out more!

When my 5 kids were growing up I participated in car pools. Then you don't have as many trips to break up your time.

I can't imagine what my life would have been if I'd had two sets of twins..... My kids are great, they get along amazingly well, barely ever fight and if they do they figure it out soon enough.

I'm hoping to meet someone who lives in our community that goes to the same Karate School. I keep meaning to ask the instructor for names.

I just got a job (3rd offer in 2 months), every time I do my husband finds something wrong with it and says not to take it. It's getting frustrating because I have enough marks against me since I've been out of the work force for 3 years. <img src="/images/graemlins/wall.gif" alt="" />

Photography - I am a photographer and have a job taking photos of schools, sports, and santa. But my husband says it doesn't pay enough and to find a more stable job. He takes care of Kennedy then. He works from home for good coin, but he needs more stability.

I am trying to freelance my photography but it has been very slow going and I don't have all the digital equipment to do it right. First purchase with my first 5K.

I am not sure what it is going to be like with two sets of twins either, I will find out shortly. I am already feelin some added pressure as my belly is getting really big and lacking sleep.

My boys get along pretty well, there are the tiffs, if you call them that they are 2 1/2. But overall they get along and get in trouble together very well.

I wish you luck with the job. I say take the one you feel you will succeed at, if you are really excited about it, maybe your husband will see that it is a great venture for you.With being out of the work force for now 3 years you are lucky to have many offers, I hear that it is hard to come back to the work force after being away for a while, something I fear since I will be out of work at least 1 full year.

I wish you all the luck with your photography. My husbands mom started videography for weddings by asking our friends if she can video their weddings...maybe ask some of your Karate parents and family friends if they would like holiday pictures taken and go from there.

as far as socialization, if that's the only reason someone would put their kids in daycare, i would have to say that's not quite right...there are tons of other ways. If mom/dad wants a break or has to work, that is ok, but I personally dont like to see socialization as an excuse to put a child in daycare.

I homeschool (thus i think the whole socialization thing is a joke) but I am putting my 30 mo old in a 3 hour mom's day out once a week starting next year (if she ever decides to use the potty anywhere except her sister's dance class!). She doesn't need socialization, mom needs a BREAK!!!

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Here's another good point in regards to daycare.... Do our kids need socialization?

Should kids be exposed to schools or groups of peers?

I can't stress enough the need children have for their parents, both their parents.

Every morning you need to make a choice. Do I love my family enough to put them first? or Do I love things, myself, or society more and put it first?

We only have so much time in our lives how we prioritize says a lot about who we are.

Balance your job with your kids. Job share or work part time. Find a job with a flexible schedule, may pay less but the flexibility to be with your family is worth it.

Stay married, unless your being abused, the most important relationship is that with your husband. It is a hard one and sometimes it would be easiest to just walk away. Don't worry so much about your needs, worry more about the families needs.

There was a local daycare that sent the kids out in -40C, which is about -40F, without shoes on for a fire drill.

In Montreal some daycare operator duct taped a baby to the wall to see if it would stay there.

Any other daycare terrors?