"Training is worthless" only because if I don't stay current (and have the resume to prove it) in computer science, there's no way I'd be able to get back to work... Not that that's more important than a family, but it's a consideration. I would never work full time (unless horrible financial situations required it) while raising children.
And your numbers are low because if I have kids, they'll be homeschooled, which means at least 16 years from the birth of the last kid.
Oh boy!!
Well, get on it, JenB. As interesting and critically important as I'm pretty sure computer science can be ... =) ... I don't think you're ever going to find anything so rewarding as spending time with, educating and forming the consciences of your children.
My sister's one of the happiest people I know. The difference between her kids (very little TV, fulltime Mom, homecooked meals) and their peers is sadly stark. They attend a very good Catholic school (there still are some good ones out there) but I TRULY commend your opting to homeschool. Best decision you could make.
Cheers.