If you taught daycare you have me beat by a longshot. You also said you're connected to the local goins on, which were my biggest two obstacles. Beyond that, I have a ton of quality time with my two girls, and I am happy to play such a role for them. My only needs are getting out, keeping patient with my kids, and trying to stay marketable.

No adult conversation unless the neighbor stops by.  Or maybe a guy friend has the day off and can drop in for lunch.  Push the baby carriage daily to get fresh air. Listen to radio, check the news sights on laptop, do daily crossword- or should I say try to do it. Keep news channel on if ya got TV. Read a book again. Start a small hobby. Oh, and keep the house clean and have dinner on table, don't forget to workout.

You'll do fine. Cheers! Jeff

When we found out we were having Triplets (four years ago) we talked about wanting one of us to stay at home with the kids.  First the wife tried it, no bueno, then me, also no bueno.   As babies it was a beating.  They ate every three hours and it took two hours to feed them.  But after we moved to Alabama, two years ago we decided for me to stay at home.  I have not regretted the decision one day.  The downsides are the adult interaction but you can but I go to the YMCA for some down time and the kids go to a day out program two-three days a week.  The toughest IMO is when they are babies and they take, take, take.  When they get a bit older they are more interactive as you know with your daughter.

I took being a SAHD as a job and a calling.  My goal is to have everything done during the week so the weekend is family time.  I think the toughest thing is that it is a 24/7 job and there is rarely a vacation, unless the in-laws have the kids.  I would suggest having an agreement of duties with the wife.  Most guys get into trouble IMO when the wife does not appreciate all that he does and/or he feels unappreciated.

I have more but I need to get the Triplets and me ready for Church:)

Al