To feel gutted that I won't pick my kids up from school again

[Tingatingatale]

I have been very lucky to be a SAHM since early last year. I am now looking to go back to work full time. It is the only option in my industry. I have two children, one in y1 and on in preschool. I've been lucky to pick my eldest up from school every day. I won't be getting home now until six every night as I know a lot of people do. I have woken up this morning though and the first thing I have thought is that I won't get a chance again to pick him up and have him run to hug me like he does now. My youngest will be starting school next year and it's going to be the same there.

I know loads of people do it. I know I am being a sap but I feel so sad about it.

It'll all be worth it won't it? We'll actually have some money for the first time in years (that's the only positive I can think of!)

Yanbu, it will be difficult at first but it does get easier the kids will adjust too and they will be fine.
Many people do this so don't feel bad. If you need to work then that's priority.

I'm afraid that's life. But as you say, you'll have more cash, you'll be fostering another side of yourself apart from the DC, you'll be setting them a good example in terms of work ethic & women in the workplace.

And there'll still be many, many special moments and activities to share with them.