Tough situation. If your income by going by to work is going to be negated by daycare and other costs, then spending the next year off isn't the end of the world. Considered a middle ground? - maybe substituting 2-3 days a week?
As for clowning for extra income, unless you're somewhat established then it will not likely be as helpful as you are thinking. There are quite a bit of costs in starting up (magic, balloons, pump, make-up, etc). If you have your starting supplies all ready, that will certainly help. The alternative of buying supplies per event is an option, but it cuts down on your profit a bit. Also, with gas prices expected to reach $5/gallon soon - travel will be pricey, and it will reach a point that what you will have to charge to come out ahead will rise, and people may look for cheaper alternatives. In the end, do what you feel you need to do - just don't expect clowning gigs to solve your potential financial dilemas...
my $.02
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