Many days there is no balance. I often joke that on my tombstone ill have written, “i wish i spent more time at the office.” In many ways i sacrificed a large portion of my career as we grew our family through adoption and with special needs kids. We’ve also attracted many needy adults over the years who did not respond well to boundaries. I don’t regret it at all but working from home with up to 10 people for many years creates a challenge as you have found with one. Writing about the experience is maddening because it’s still so close to me. So enjoy these moments as you’re doing and be grateful for the job skills you have which I’m sure you are. It will continue stretching you but you’ll grow immensely.