Stay at home parents… are we doing the right thing?

I always wanted to be at home for my children so that they had me there for them after school and not a stranger. If they were tired or had had a rough day I'd be there to give them a cuddle. But who’s to say I’m doing the right thing here?

OK, so my children haven't actually started school yet so I'm yet to tick that box. But being at home with them is not all bake sales and playgroups (well actually it can be if you're that sort of person). Day in day out Nick Jr and playdates, and I find myself needing and craving so much more. So then now I'm worried that my frustrations are giving off "bad vibes" to the little ones.

Maybe I would better off returning to work and then enjoying quality time with them when I get home? What a great mother I would be - we could play at the park, do crafts, chat about our days. But then I'm pretty sure I'd feel guilty for leaving them and I still wouldn't be happy.