Considering day-care costs, it made financial sense for him to stay home. Soon after they made the decision, Yvonne got a promotion. It seemed meant to be, but that doesn't mean it's easy. The couple had to cut back on eating out and going to movies. He had to clear the hurdle of thinking that he was spending her money.
Summers are easy.
He and Sara ride bikes, go for nature walks, work in the garden and play games like Go Fish, Old Maid and Candyland. Tim does laundry, cleans house and makes dinner. That way, he says, Yvonne can spend evenings with Sara. And he gets free time to do woodworking, go hiking or edit videos. Ready to go to Sharon Woods, Tim lifts Sara onto his lap to tie her shoes and brush her hair.