Short version to not clog up the thread. My Mom and Dad (Class of '56) were HS sweethearts. Mom was the Valedictorian, Dad was #4. He went on to be a Mechanical Engineer and mom stayed home. I have two sisters. Dad (RIP) was a no-shit rocket scientist. He and 8 other dudes designed the Minuteman III. The post-boost guidance and control which made it "III".
Also was lead engineer on the project where we landed a satellite on an asteroid in 1999. So no dummy.
Mom was even "smarter" but stayed home. Conscious decision they made together.
So I get that sacrifice and completely agree with it. Great childhood.
You are undoubtably a beautiful and more importantly, a Great American, wife, and mom.
Rock on.