Hey there, I'm Derrone, a man of God, U.S Airmen, Artist, and Producer. I'm here to share my perspective on falling in love, getting married, and welcoming our three wonderful children. Being a husband to a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) and a father of three has its joys and challenges, and I'm excited to share my experience with you.

I met my wife, Tiffany, in college, thanks to a vending machine malfunction (I'll tell you more about it later). We dated for a while, moved in together, and then I popped the question. She said yes, and not long after, we welcomed our first child, London. London brought so much joy, but also a wake-up call.

I wasn't initially for my wife being a SAHM, but I went with the flow. I believe that everything happens for a reason, and every parent should experience being a stay-at-home parent at some point. One-on-one time is pivotal for children and parents.

Within a year of London being born, we moved to Virginia, and my wife being a SAHM was beneficial. However, during a financial crisis, it wasn't easy. But as a dedicated married couple, we worked together and figured it out. My wife was an amazing supporter and a major contributor. She looked over our finances and offered words of encouragement, which was key to keeping our ship sailing.

My wife took on a few jobs, but childcare services were costly, so we decided that while one parent was at work, the other would watch London. Thanks to our parents' support, we always kept London in outside activities.

Things changed when the pandemic hit. We found out that we were expecting twins, which was scary, but we persevered. With a four-year-old and newborn twins, we faced a challenge that many say "couldn't be me," but through Christ, we persevered. I never really understood postpartum until the twins, and if you or a loved one is going through it, don't dismiss it. Seek professional counseling or therapy.

Today, we have had many challenges, but far more joyful moments as a family of five, and I look forward to every single moment that comes. Here are the top three things I enjoy about being a husband of a SAHM, along with the challenges:

Enjoy:

Able to focus on providing and not worry about our children being in non-trusting hands
Beneficial to our children's growth
Wife and kids are always together
Challenges:

Wife having time to herself
Husband and wife time can be challenging due to lack of sleep
Being the sole provider can sometimes become a challenge