Teacher or Mommy?

We are getting ready to pull Max out of preschool...for a few reasons! One, we might be out of work for a few months while Mike changes jobs, and we really cant afford the $200/month that it costs. Second, we are trying to get out of debt. We have cut back on all our expenses and should be down to the STUPID car ( yes its a stupid car), by Summer!!! YIPPEE!!! Thirdly, we want to homeschool. Max is a creature of habit and I am really worried that he wont adjust to homeschooling after being used to a classroom setting.

All that said, I am also worried that he wont be able to relate to me as teacher and mommy. Mike and I know that homeschooling is whats best for our kids. We know its how God would want us to raise them. We want to protect their innocence from the sex-crazed, defiant, dumbed-down, no-child-left-behind, school systems we know he would be sent to. I have wanted to homeschool my children since college when I did a research paper on the benefits of homeschooling vs public school.

So my question, How do I help Max relate to me as teacher and mommy? How do I teach him and learn at the same time how to fill this role in his life? I must admit I am nervous, and afraid that we might not succeed. But I am also DETERMINED!! I will accept this challenge bc I know in the end, I am doing whats best for HIM!!! I have been looking at different curiculum's online and I am really impressed with the Kolbe academy. I like its design, and I like that they offer supplements too. I am looking into  Little Saints preschool curriculum for finishing his preschoool years, but to be honest, Max is way ahead of the game. He knows all his prayers, numbers up to 20, colors by recognition. I dont say this to pat myself on the back( but dont think i havent...wink wink), I say this bc I am afraid I wont be able to teach him and satisfy his yearing for knowledge. He has started asking where places are like India, and the Jungles? How do I explain that to a 3 year old?

Luckily, I have a plethora of moms to choose from for advice. I am sooo blessed to have moms willing to share information and help us moms who are just starting out!

thanks in advance!!!