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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You're not worrying about a paycheck/single income.
You haven't been the default parent 24/7 long enough to feel burnt out.
You're still in the honeymoon phase.[/quote]

Op here. I make a quarter or less of what DH makes so we live off his income only. All of my income is a bonus that goes to extra savings and more cushion, which is nice but we don’t worry about losing it. We would still be able to save and meet current expenses without it.

Because of the income disparity, DH also has a much less flexible schedule and works a lot more. So I am already the default parent- he seems the kids for an hour in the morning at most as he gets back past their bedtime.  I have done bath and bed and every post work routine myself for years now.

Typing all this makes me wonder if SAH is the right choice. It is just hard to give up the extra money I guess. [/quote]

In your shoes I would totally try it, especially if you’re in a field where taking a break and finding a job again or working part time is feasible.  Kinda jealous tbh; I’m single parent so I don’t have the option to stay home and I too feel like I’m better with my kids on long breaks than when I’m not constantly dividing attention between them and work.  Either way, wishing you the best![/quote]

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