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I actually think this is one thing people underestimate. I think late elementary and middle school are when our kids need our time the most. But it is hard to see that when they are little. I feel like I lucked out. I outsourced a TON when they were little. But upper elementary, I’ve made it to the top. I can now delegate, etc. in a way that lets me spend a ton of time with my fifth grader, etc.
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I went back to work PT during elementary. Still did the drop offs and pickups in afternoon. By middle school the kids don't really think they need me so I gave them 1 hour at home by themselves before I came home from work at 5pm. Now in high school I can put in full days at the office. This worked out pretty OK for me. 
Sometimes I do wonder if I didn't SAHM during their toddler years maybe one of them would be captain of the debate team instead of a lightweight on the girls wrestling team.[/quote]

I have a 8 year age gap between my first and last. It is one thing to take it easy for a few short years but if you have multiple kids, it is harder. I know. Our family’s choice for having multiple kids.[/quote]

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