I’ve been working from home for almost three weeks now. Here are seven things I love about working from home:

1. I get to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner with Lana.
2. I see Lauren when she leaves for school (not new because I drop her off at the bus stop even when I do work in the office) and am there to say, “Hi,” when she returns from school (even though I’m still working).
3. I see Carmen all day long and it’s true…where your treasure is (in this case, time), there you heart will be.
4. I am more productive than when I’m in the office.
5. I don’t have to drive to work in the morning or home from work at the end of the day.
6. I do get dressed (most days) but wear jeans instead of business casual.
7. To a certain degree, I can rearrange my day to make things work both professionally and personally. As an example, I stayed up late last night working on a business proposal document so that I could run to the grocery store (and get a Starbucks on the way back) this morning before starting my work day.

What do you love about your current routine?

Things I’m learning (mostly about myself) in my new role as Mr. Mom:

• I’m not nearly as proficient at blogging as Lana.
• I don’t take nearly as many pictures as Lana. Sorry for the lack of visual appeal on the blog lately.
• I actually can cook oatmeal without burning it, which makes Lauren quite happy.
• Working from home is great! I am far more efficient and productive than when I am in the office. However, I do miss the social aspect of working in the physical presence of others. I can see why it is important for stay-at-home moms to “get out of the house.”
• God has granted me great favor at work and I am incredibly thankful for it. I have a great boss and I am part of a great team.
• Serving my wife can be really, really exhausting…but it’s also incredibly rewarding!
• I have enough energy to serve others during times of crisis. That means I have enough energy to serve others when things are fine too. My excuse that “I’ve had a long day” is gone!
• I am very anal about keeping the kitchen clean. The rest of the house can be a wreck but, for some reason, I like the dirty dishes to be in the dishwasher, the sink to be clean and the counters to be clear of clutter. I think I am driving my dad crazy!
• I am a much better dad/mom when things are tough, perhaps because I am more focused on being a parent than on doing other things I do normally (like taking pictures, making videos and having “me” time).
• Prayer really does work. I knew this before but love having renewed confirmation.
• I am grateful for people who see a need and simply do something to meet it.
• I have the best wife in the world!