Hi

Bear one thing in mind YOU own the business and can do what YOU want

What is wrong with say 1 day a week having your child at the centre with you

Take in some activities and food for him and I am sure you will not be the only one working there

Others will probably enjoy having a little one there in their breaks as long as he is well behaved. 

Most people understand if you have a child at work as long as it does not interfere with them

I'm sure the mother in law will be happy to help now and then as well if it means you are going to get ahead

Good luck with your decision 

Luv Deb

If you become the boss, you could hire a mini-you (like your boss has with you!) That way you may be able to become a little bit more flexible with working hours.

kids love routine so whatever you chose stick with it ............my little one goes to child care 4-5 days a week as i run my own business.....recently i chose to close mondays to give myself some breathing space and also allow a day for medical appointments physio massage etc

some mondays he doesnt go and well hes just so down right grizzly for the day.....he loves child care its set up for babies and kids keeping them occupied every minute

my tip is watch the hours at work......close for day .....your health and well being is important..... its all about balance which makes for a better home life when every one is at home. stick to a certain amount of hours a week

rue

That is certainly a tough call.  I'm in the same situation with my hubby working long hours at  our bakery.  He often leaves before my girl gets up and sometimes is not home until she is in bed....I know he is doing it to get up to a place where we can be comfortable, it's not a preminent thing...I would suggest looking at the short term and long term of the buisness.  Also, make sure you check out all the expensiss, pay and such to see if it's something that you want to put the time into....It is a lot of work owning your own buisness....but the financal rewards are can also be great.  If you have any questions, feel free to minti mail me...

Tough decision time and I don't envy you at all.  I must warn you most working mums feel guilty about their little ones but your little one is already in daycare five days a week and so it shouldn't be anything too different for him.  I had to work when my first was little and I felt so guilty that when my second was born I promised I would be a stay at home mum for him.  It is a hard decision to make but you have to do what is best for you and your family and your son will love you whatever decision you make because your his mum and he just wants you to be happy.  It's not easy juggling a career and childcare so think of every aspect before you make your decision and don't forget you will be the boss so at least you don't have to answer to anyone but yourself.  I found it difficult because when my child was ill I didn't get much in the way of sympathy and support from my employers and trying to juggle home and work commitments was very stressful.  However I did find that with my first going to nursery from such an early age prepared him for school and taught him loads in advance.  Well all that is left is to wish you the best of luck. 

Families have to be happy in order for our kids to be happy.  Now, I'm a stay at home mom and I can only imagine what it would feel like for moms who work outside the home.  It has to be hard.  But we have struggled with money and we often wonder if our kids are better or worse off for our decision to keep me home.  What we keep coming back to is that my kids get to see me fullfilling my dream of staying home with them.  You've dreamt of having this business and so teach your son to fullfill HIS dreams by fullfilling YOURS.  And don't feel guilt - you're teaching your son what to feel and to feel guilty for doing what's right for YOU is teaching him to feel the same way.  I hope that I don't sound too sure of myself...  I question myself everyday :)  But I do feel strongly that the best parents are the happy ones, the ones that have figured out that you've invited your kids on your life journey and asked to be a part of theirs. 

its's alright to aske these questions it is parenting related.

depending how long is long hours if you get away  school hours would be good if not you can substitute where you have 1 day to spend with him and do what he wants so it might make up for the fact you wont see him as much as he is used to

but he will get used to it and make new freinds out of it

stace

Well if hes 3 then he soon be at nursery anyway, and i think this is a good age for them to get used to it. And like you say its for the benefit of your child, you need extra cash so i dont think theres a prob, like i said he be ready for school soon