Must be a Dad thing, dear friend. I have to be reminded periodically that homeschooling is a lifestyle... you do it all the time whether you realize it or not. I'm a little impatient with Jr. who likes to play (parent-approved) computer games. I see it as a waste of time.
However, after his hour of 101 Dalmations CD the other night, he had all sorts of questions about London. He wants to go to the Royal Museum, ride the underground, see Big Ben, which we may get to do one day if we can put back enough money.
The lesson is this: when you teach your child to be inquisitive and to examine things in his environment, that activity takes place even away from the books. In this case, "wasted time" contributed to education in a way that I wasn't expecting.
Continued good luck in your journey. All the best, Tonto