I've been at home with my kids for almost 8 years now. I've decided it's time to re-enter the workforce. I want to work eight hours a day, and leave work at work. I'm tired of 16 hour days and the non-stop flow of people in and out my door. We have no privacy. We have no life. Our furniture and carpet are in ruins. But, I don't like daycare. Isn't that strange coming from a daycare provider of 8 years? I worry about putting my eight-year-old son in daycare.

I know my house will be cleaner. How could it not? I'll have more time to actually spend with MY children. No one peeing or puking on the floor any more. No kids sneaking into my children's rooms. No kids stealing from us. No more parents who won't pay. No more parents poking their noses in my life. Nothing is private here. Sounds pretty good.

But it will be a major life change. From a work-at-home mom to a working mom. I should learn a lot. I'll share as much as I can.