This high-interest, low-vocabulary novella is intended for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) readers. As she looks down at her baby, a tear runs down Valerie's cheek. "How can I possibly leave you?" she whispers. Valerie's time at home with baby Jarrod is almost up. She must return to work. But Valerie finds a way to stay home with Jarrod—and make money. She will run day care in her home. Valerie's husband, James, has his doubts. It's such a big change. They agree Valerie will run the day care for two years, then return to work. As the two-year mark closes in, a big surprise hands Valerie the best change of all! Lexile level: 620L