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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DH goes off to do his own thing most mornings, so I handle breakfast and cleaning. The kids bicker and fight constantly. The house is a mess and by the time DH comes home it’s time for me to make lunch and clean that up. Then there are errands and activities. If I don’t plan something fun, then everyone just sits with devices all day. I’m so sick of it and would rather go to the office 7 days a week![/quote]

OP, if you are miserable you need to be proactive and do something about it. First, you and DH should be trading off duties and childcare. I'm not sure why him disappearing is even a thing. Next, figure out what would make the weekend better and do it. It sounds like being inside for hours with no schedule isn't working? The kids sounds bored and unhappy. Do you have friends with kids? Plan outings with other families. Divide up the chores with your DH, get them done early, and then plan to be out of the house by 10:00 or whatever. You don't 
need to plan elaborate activities. My kids are happy getting bagels and going to the playground. Also, build in time for you to exercise or socialize. I know we all long for the days when the weekends were carefree and unplanned. You have a family now and you need to schedule everything out that you want to happen. I love the weekends but I had to change my expectations and put some effort into making them go well. I also had to accept that DH wasn't going to plan stuff. It is just not his thing. [/quote]

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