The Stressful part of homeschooling

I spend a lot of time researching the best way to teach my children.  I spend a lot of time trying to make sure they know enough to make homeschooling look good.  Oh and that they grow up more or less civilized and able to make their way in the world.

Some days I really really want to just hand the torch over to someone else.  The ability to just relax and assume someone else is in charge, and has it all covered would be great right about now.
This week I have only the younger three at home, and boy are the mornings easy!  I can set them down with some Gak, and mop the floor, instead of answer math questions or stop the inevitable fight.  Wouldn't my fall and winter be a dream with 2 of them shuffled off to school?


and why is it that taking two makes things so easy?  I don't recall it being easy when I only had 3!  Of course Little Man was my third and nothing was easy around him for 2 years.  (some days it is still torture)

But on the other hand, would I really be happy leaving all the decisions up to someone else, or worse the government?  Could I really trust a government that can't balance it's own debts, is far better versed in propaganda than history, and believes science is up for political debate to educate my children?

Would I be content with 6 - 8 hours of 'schooling'.  Or would I still try to fill the rest of my time around them with great books, amazing science, fun math, and time to explore the world?  How would the kids manage to squeeze everything in if I let the basics take so long?

I might enjoy a break, but I don't feel it is best for my kids to give up the burden of seeking the best education I can.  Instead I shall put my feet up with a cold glass of milk and some chocolate.