Moms get homework too

It must seem a strange concept to a child...parents getting homework. Not to my children. They probably don't remember things being any other way. I've been back at school since Son was 8 and Daughter was 1. Not long after Hubby joined me.
Our children are used to hearing "Not now, Mommy's studying." or "I'll play with you after I write this paper." Not that they always listened. There have been times where one of us has left for class early just to have some quiet to study. There are also times where we need to lock ourselves in our master bedroom to get some reading done.
And then there's the been the guilt. The wondering whether or not my children should ever have to be put off for playing with because of a deadline I have to meet for class. Sometimes I wonder if it's worth it.
Especially now. I am "taking a break" from writing one of two papers I need to turn an incomplete into a letter grade. The reason that I'm in this situation in the first place is my health. It's been a rough battle this semester as I found myself too tired to study or sometimes even go to class. Mind you, I don't feel any better as I'm typing this than I did months ago. But I'm still juggling school, house, marriage and motherhood. Will the juggling act ever end? And will it be worth it when I cross the finish line?