I'll agree staying home is no cakewalk especially when they are little. It has only been in the last couple of years that I have worked outside the home at all.
I felt the need to be there as much as possible for all of my girls. I know not everyone is able to do that, but I'm so glad I was/am..( I've got one still in the nest but is in high school.)
The nest will be empty in no time too!