Oh boy!!
Well, get on it, JenB. As interesting and critically important as I'm pretty sure computer science can be ... =) ... I don't think you're ever going to find anything so rewarding as spending time with, educating and forming the consciences of your children.
My sister's one of the happiest people I know. The difference between her kids (very little TV, fulltime Mom, homecooked meals) and their peers is sadly stark. They attend a very good Catholic school (there still are some good ones out there) but I TRULY commend your opting to homeschool. Best decision you could make.
Cheers.
Heh, well, it's a theoretical situation at this point. First I have to meet Mr. right (one clue he's not would be if he didn't agree on the homeschooling bit)
I look at some of the career women I know, and at my mother, and I know which one I'd rather emulate.
And I already have devious plans to start future children on Heinlein as early as possible. If nothing else it might motivate them to learn their math.