We have come to accept the lived-in look of our home and find that most guests don t mind the clutter. They are usually astounded by the number of books we own and never get around to noticing the dust on top of the piano. We have a bedtime. One time for the younger children and one for the older children. This allows parents to have time for themselves.
Some people also get up an hour before their children.
Others simply have a set time that they retire to their bedroom when children are allowed only to interrupt for life and death situations. Homeschooling can be expensive if you try to buy everything that is available. Use your local library whenever possible to avoid purchasing books. Many libraries also offer CDs, book tapes, and software. Buy used materials whenever possible.