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[quote=Anonymous]I am also the default parent. We are also in a transition since DH was laid off and I took on longer hours/more responsibility to fill the gaps. Has it been perfect, no. Was I always perfect as a default parent, no. I have lists and systems and calendars etc. and I consider myself pretty organized and systematic, but I've forgotten to pack essentials before because as I'm sure you know, the mental load as default parent is intense. My brain can only hold so much. Unless you feel like your husband is a horrible, incompetent husband who is truly putting your children in danger...he'll be fine without a coat, husband gave him his own long sleeved shirt, right? Likely a lesson learned from that mistake for both your child and husband. Just cut him some slack, and when he feels your frustration, hopefully he can cut you some slack too, transitions are hard. Maybe consider a little scaffolding to make the transition go smoother...did you make a list for DS when he packed? Did you tell DH to make a list? Did you tell him to check DS's bag? If yes and he didn't, that's on them and having no jacket seems like a logical consequence. Trust me when I say that I understand how hard this transition can be but if it's going to work, you have to work as a team. Hopefully the next big thing will go smoother. [/quote]

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