I also work from home and it's not as fun as I thought it would be also. But like any job there are ups and downs.

Up's, of course is I can start work at any time of the day I want, and break any time I want. AND NO BOSS!!!!!!

Down side, can be family. Husband works at home too, so when he's ready for a break, lunch, etc etc, he thinks I should be too.
And to me the biggest down side is........home is my world!! Except those trips into town for supplies, food, etc, this is my world. There are days, I miss having a co-worker to chat with, lunch hour, with friends/co-workers and just being away from the house.

As for your kids and husband, not being to supportive, in some things, Your husband and you are going to have to talk. Explain that he needs to looks at this as you are at work and just as it would be with any job, you can't just stop when ever you want, that you need some peace and quiet, to do your work. Hopefully he will understand and try to make a effort. Yell quieter at Jerry Springer. lol

As for your kids, I would suggest that you take the phone in with you, when your working, till you can get them to answer polity. Also, they need to respect the fact that you are working and you need their support and help. Maybe this sounds mean, but, if they where mine, I'd have to tell them that respect works both ways an if they can't do this much for you (answer the phone polite), you can't show them any respect back, when the time comes. And you know the time will come, their friends will call and you will be the one to answer. Hmmmm Or maybe your so behind in your work, from answering the phone, that you just can't take them to.......What ever. lol

That's just me, I'm a teach by showing, type person, when words just don't seem to get it. After I tell them, twice, if they don't get it, I turn the tables on them, till they learn to understand by feeling it, them selfs. You might not feel that's the way to go though.