I seem to find myself in a rut similar to what you are talking about. I'm a pretty good mom, but have have problems keeping up with the house and hubby. I try to have family meals together, but the past month has been so hectic, I find that we are seldom together during dinner hours. Either we aren't home because of ball practices or games, or he isn't home because of a meeting or work.

I also hate to cook and dislike cleaning. Well, I guess I would like cooking more if I didn't have to clean it afterwards. My hubby doesn't cook or clean. I shudder to think what would happen to my kids if something should happen to me. I'm sure they would go to school dirty and starving.

But I'm trying to find my way out of the rut. I'm really going to work on the house this week, and plan some meals. I find things run more smoothly when I stick to a routine, but I've been so routineless lately...

Good Luck. I think part of being a homemaker is finding HOW you are one. And it may take YEARS of practice to get it down. Like maybe by the time the kids are grown. LOL!