I'm a stay at home dad of 3 years now, but have 2 years experience prior to that.
I was in school when my daughter was born, so switched to evening classes right before the birth so that I could stay at home and raise her as my wife already had a decent paying job. I went back to work 2 weeks after my baby girls 2nd birthday and one of the hardest days of my life was the first day I dropped her off at day care.
With 2 incomes, we were able to move up and into a nice neighborhood, but of course good times can't last. I got my layoff notice a year later with baby #2 already on the way. Ironically, my wife took a big promotion that made up for my lack of income, so instead of me going out a getting a job just to pay for daycare, I've stayed at home with my babies now since February 2007.
My kids are the greatest joy of my life, followed very closely by my dear wife.
I live in Kyle, Texas (about 10 minutes south of Austin) but the mommy groups around here aren't keen on a man invading thier turf, but oh well... if they chose to use a public park to meet, then they will just have to deal with me - lol
Joined: 2010-05-16
Dad Points: 99