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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's hard for me to relate to because my husband is by nature a caretaker. He likes to cook, he's more nurturing than I am. He's more emphatic. He tries harder. He's very involved in our kids' lives even though he is the breadwinner by far. For instance, I do all the activity drop offs but he does the pick ups. He oversees most homework and project assignments. He's much better with them when they're sick.

I am cleaner and tidier though. He can overlook crumbs and clutter that I can't. Also he'll just pile laundry around while I take the time to put it away.[/quote]

Wow, this is the same as us!

I did used to do more kid related paperwork and then I just asked him one day to take over a few of the regular things and he...Just...did. So I'd say we're about even now. I count my lucky stars for now and pray for DH's continuing good health, lol.

Example: this morning  got up early with the kids, made pancakes,  nursed baby and played with them for 3 hours. Then I made DH a coffee, so he could have one after sleeping in until 10.
But now I'm off to take a long hot bath while baby sleeps and DH takes care of 4yo, while also making lunch. Later he'll take them both to the park and I'll either come with or nap, depending on mood. He'll probably make dinner while I do laundry and talk to a friend on the phone in the evening.[/quote]

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