but the good news is that 7 of them aren't mine and will be going to their own homes in about half an hour. I've recently started working after 10yrs, but it's our own company and whilst it is utterly hectic and a bit hit and miss I have so far managed to be a SAHM at the same time, sort of. The price I pay is sometimes having the noise from a whole tribe of kids whilst working, but at least mine are happy, occupied and close enough for me to know what they're doing. For much the same reasons as Jenny I want my kids to always be able to come to me with anything, to have open chats about any topic under the sun, and to not grow up too fast, nor too ignorant - it's a tall order, and I had no idea how much harder it was to throw a job into the mix as well, but I have a newfound appreciation of any WOHM mothers who are really trying to be full-time parents as well. It isn't always a choice thing.

and yes, I still walk both my kids (10 and right to their school doors and they know I will still drop everything if needed. I also need to go cook their dinner now!

Kerri.