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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP Here.

Thank you all for your comments... you did, indeed, give me a lot of perspective.  I was most shocked to hear that I was being a "martyr" and "dramatic."  While I thought those comments may have been a bit extreme, I certainly understand that my reaction to DH wasn't exactly fair and its good to hear these things.  I DO NOT want to be perceived that way... by anyone!

Here's what happened:

DH came home about an hour and half later.  The kids were thrilled.  He grabbed a quick meal out and took the kids for a "healthy" snack (smoothies, to be exact, but not at Starbuck's, thankfully!).   He apologized for storming out and said that he genuinely thought that he was giving me a break.

I apologized for my comment, and told him that this schedule was really wearing on me, and we agreed:  babysitter more often for our personal sake, the sake of the marriage and for the kids.  We know it will be good for everyone.  I also added in that I appreciate how hard he's working and I know his long hours are taxing.  And he commented that he knows how hard it must be for me too.

So, at this point, its water under the bridge for us both.  And yes... for those who inquired, DH does do things around the house, but most of it is on me, as I spent more time at home than he does.  Kids do age appropriate chores as well.  DH takes out the trash, helps with laundry, washes dishes, does the yard work, etc..

The takeaway:  I am tired.  He's tired.  I work hard.  He works hard.  Kids are being shuffled back and forth with me (all the time) which is too much, and that's about to change.

Thanks everyone, and please accept my apologies for not checking back in sooner!  I genuinely appreciate your feedback! [/quote]

OP, I'm glad things worked out, and that you're going to get a babysitter from time to time to make things easier. And also that your husband is just a little clueless and not an actual jerk, feeding the kids venti fraps and yelling at them. :lol:[/quote]

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