>That way we can leave the kids at home and go have a nice lunch together and maybe see a movie without the hassle of babysitters and late nights.
Don't have kids, no "hassle"!
As for (d) kids are your productivity, they're are what you've produced, they will be your lifes work. Don't sideline them, don't let nannies have all the fun.
Sideline them? Actually I think its theraputic for the kids to allow other people to take care of them. It helps them adjust to the world and understand that mommy and daddy DON'T have to be there for them to thrive.
Indeed, balance: "don't let nannies have all the fun" emphasis added.
I let a 7yo I'd never met take my 16mo old off to the playpark today .. I did watch from less than 50m away though, perhaps I'm holding the reins too tight?
Don't have kids, no "hassle"!
As for (d) kids are your productivity, they're are what you've produced, they will be your lifes work. Don't sideline them, don't let nannies have all the fun.