Double-edged sword

As a homeschooling mom, I can list oodles and oodles of perks to homeschooling. Otherwise, I wouldn't be doing it. But I have come to realize that one of the perks can also be a downfall. What is this perk? Sleeping in. On the perk side: It's wonderful to be able to have a nice, quiet, peaceful morning to myself while my kids sleep in instead of the school-morning rush to get everyone fed, dressed, and out the door on time. I love that I can have that time! However, on the downside: I don't like late starts to the school day. The kids tend to sleep in until about 9:30-10ish, not eating breakfast until 10:30 or so. After breakfast is chores, so we don't end up getting school started until 11-11:30. *sigh* The thing is, I always have good intentions to wake them early so that we can get things done and have the rest of the day to enjoy. But I like my mornings, too. Something has to give. Which it will be depends on my mood of the day. lol What I really need is SELF-DISCIPLINE. That's not my strongest personality trait. lol I have to remind myself of a saying my sister is fond of using: Duty before pleasure. Every afternoon I decide that I'm going to be determined tomorrow. Duty before pleasure. Duty before pleasure. Tomorrow comes & I feel the peace & quiet and I just can't make myself wake the kids. It's a vicious cycle. One day I'll have to break it. Will it be tomorrow?