I fell into being an at-home mom, and as far as I can tell I fall into most everything I do in life, which now that I think of it is a little weird given that I am a driven control freak!

It helps to know your "bare minimums." For me, it's dinner. If I can't make a decent dinner every night, I feel like I've screwed up. I do like to make my bed too. Maybe you don't care aboutt those but you have to have your laundry folded properly, or your floor vaccuumed, or the dining table cleared off most of the time.

When you know your "bottom line" I think it makes life easier.

Also, for me, the earlier I get started in the morning, the better. I also insist on weekdays that everyone get dressed before breakfast. Then if we want to do something, we can.

BTW, I've been home for about 7 years (though I do work part-time from home). I have an almost 7-year-old and an almost 3-year-old, and we just recently added homeschooling into the mix—another "fall into" kind of thing.

Shaun
www.homeschoolblogger.com/shaunms