Mine tends to shout a bit too much at the kids, too. I usually will play video games with the kids because DH just can't handle being a back seat player. He keeps shouting "don't go that way! Don't get all the coins, just go! Jump on THAT guy!". But dishes. I don't think my husband knows where the sink is, much less the dishwasher. LOL! Mine doesn't do any housework. I mean, he doesn't even pick up after himself! His mother always did it for him and for his father (who also doesn't pick up after himself to this day). So, that burden is mine as well. And I can't bitch about it, because he makes the money (and will throw that in my face if I nag too much).

I remember reading an excerpt from a 1950's Home Economics textbook. It said something about a few minutes before your husband comes home, to run a quick vacuum and dust throughout the house, reapply lipstick, and wash the kids' faces. "Your husband just had a busy day at work. They are his little angels and should play the part". LOL!!! I am far from that 1950's housewife!

I am stricter when it comes to limits and bedtimes. DH doesn't care what is on TV, if it is what he wants to watch, if I deem it inappropriate, myself and the kids need to leave the room. He also hates bedtime. Last night he insisted the kids stay up til 9:30 because he wanted to play with them (on a school night!). Which is fine and dandy, except I'm the one that has to get them up and ready for school. The girls wanted to go to bed at 9:00, but DS4 would stay up til 1 if I let him. And he is NOT a morning person! This morning was just lovely, let me tell ya! LOL! So, I'm the heavy.