Yeah DVR is a MUST!! I work from home, but some days I don't have any work so I catch up on what I have recorded.
Mondays - Dancing with the Stars, Samantha Who? and The Bachelor
Tuesdays - Dancing w/ the Stars (flip back n' forth and watch Biggest Loser also). House
Wednesdays - Pushing Daisies (LOVE this show), Private Practice and Dirty Sexy Money. Hubby watches Phenomenon (freaks me out) and catches reruns of Bionic Woman on Sci Fi or Bravo.
Thursdays - Survivor, Grey's Anatomy, ER and Without a Trace (I like Big Shots, but had to give my husband some primetime tv time) so I watch it online. LOL
Fridays - Next Great American Band, Men in Trees (LOVE it), Friday Night Lights (LOVE it)
Saturdays - College FOOTBALL (LOL)
Sundays - NFL FOOTBALL (LOL), Amazing Race (starts back up Sunday night). Cold Case, Desperate Housewives.
I'm a real tv junkie but no time to really watch as they are on (plus I am only ME). So DVR really helps me to be able to watch my favorite shows whenever it's convenient.
You will find, even though you aren't used to being home full time... you find plenty to keep you busy! :)