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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, what is your issue? So what if you hear the washing machine, some loads take longer then others. And so what if she picks up the kids toys when you're home, one could argue your kids should be doing that. Is something else going on? Does she seem depressed? I would be if I had to live with you, but aside from that, does she? You just seem very micromanaging from where I sit. You mention she hasn't done long term projects, what are these? And does the school day allow for them? What with Christmas and spring break and summer kids aren't in school all that long. Don't forget snow days and teacher workdays. [/quote]

This is not a fair statement.  I can't remember the last time I came home and wasn't walking over/on top of clothes strewn across the bedroom and hallway floor.  More often than not, we are out of basic foods and I have to keep reminding her to go shopping.  Our fridge hasn't been cleaned out since we were both working and had a housecleaner (which we now can't afford).  I am often picking up the family room and I think I'm the only one that vacuums - ever.  I put up the holiday decorations, I ordered, signed and mailed out our Christmas cards, I pay the bills, and I have signed our kids up for the afternoon activities (because she has missed a few deadlines in the past and I'm worried the kids will miss out if I don't do it.)  If I were micromanaging, I'd have given her a "to-do" list and been on her back last year when this started.  I've been overlooking it all and trying to pick up the pieces for a long time and am now just talking about it (even if it's on an anonymous forum).  I am VERY laid back but am getting increasingly frustrated.  It is hurting our relationship because it no longer feels like a partnership - it feels like everything is falling on my shoulders except babysitting the kids from 3-6 (when I get home) and doing the bare minimum when pushed and nagged and reminded a dozen times.

Clearly, my situation is not the normal SAHM situation - I see that.

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