Thus began my work-from-home journey, with my husband and our 5- and 2-year-old sons along for the ride.

As it turned out, I was not very good at this.

I didnt realize you could be bad at working from home.

A mother works from home as her two kids sit on her bed.

Luca and Kepa climb a tree (left) and their dad’s lap. Photos courtesy of Molly Moorhead

But at least at first, I definitely was.

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(Have you looked right in front of you?

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Try that, then come talk to me.)

My 2-year-old makes numerous Zoom cameos, and he frequently bursts into the bedroom to give me two hugs.

I never get that at the office.

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They cannot help but engage him in conversation.

One afternoon, he got so frustrated at the constant interruptions, I offered to switch places.

What a difference a closed door makes.

Theyre spending more time outside.

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All this stuff, I love.

When that feeling creeps in, thats when I know I should get up and take a walk.

Molly Moorhead is a senior editor at The Penny Hoarder and a certified financial planner.

Probably not as good as youd like.

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