Having a support system is key to raising children. I honestly believe one person can't do it alone. My husband, mother, stepmother, sisters, aunts, church, close friends, doctors and my child's teacher is my support system. Right now my husband supports our family financially due to high childcare costs and complications with my last pregnancy. Thanks to my love I am able to be a stay at home mom. My husband is also caring and funny. His presence is always felt, especially when he is home. Both of my mothers check in on our family and love their grandchildren. My stepmother is able to babysit them for date nights and other events for my husband and I. My sisters and aunts are encouraging and allow me to vent my stresses about the world. My church family is always willing to pray for us and offer support. My close friends come by to play with my children and sometimes brings their children or bring their nieces and nephews on play-dates. Doctors, occupational therapist, and developmental specialist help with our youngest daughter who was born severely premature. They help with her development. and lastly my oldest daughters Pre-K teachers. They help with her development.
I can't imagine life without our support system in place. Every person mentioned plays an important role in our life. Our children have developed relationships with our support system Without them we would be miserable. Struggling to make life enjoyable. Not able to ask for help or see their smiles would be devastating.
If we could add to our support system free or reduced full day Pre-K would be helpful. Half day programs are governmentally funded but I strongly believe full day is the way to go.
