[Mygirlsmom]

I would as well (have more if I could). Both MGD and I put heart and soul into raising our girls - and we believe we've received much more than we give. At 14, 14 and nearing 18, they have been and remain the delight of our lives. They're growing into truly wonderful young women, and I can't think of a better way to have spent my time.

Career? Gave it up. Worked for $10 an hour or less for the past 18 years - gladly - trading $$ for flexiblity. Now I am back in school, busting my rear end to get some credentials -just got my MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional)two days ago-Yippee! Life is good.

[dha]

“Career? Gave it up. Worked for $10 an hour or less for the past 18 years - gladly - trading $$ for flexiblity. Now I am back in school, busting my rear end to get some credentials -just got my MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional)two days ago-Yippee! Life is good.”

Wonderful!

I also gave up my career to raise our kids for the past 16 years. It was the best thing I could have ever done. I will go back to work once they are on their own and I can have my career then, God willing. But even if I never make another dime or become successful by the worlds standards, I will never ever regret the time and effort I put into raising my kids.

I think too often people equate raising kids with only supporting them financially. They need constant teaching of not only the “three R’s”, but character development, prayer, manners (sorely lacking nowadays), and all sorts of other life issues. Putting a roof over their heads and handing them and Xbox is not raising them. Raising children takes your whole heart and I think most people today aren’t willing to give that much to anyone other than themselves unfortunately.