Just Say No
do it, it won't get done. There are two capable adults in that house.
I know it would probably be easier just to keep on doing it the way you've been doing it, but are you happy with that? I wasn't. So I made him pick up his own stinky laundry, and with that small victory, I knew I had LOTS AND LOTS OF POWER. You CAN say no, and it's okay.
I know it's a big step, but it's a good one, a necessary one. You need time to yourself, away from your "duties" as wife and mother. Sure, caretaking is a natural thing. But don't forget to take care of yourself first. There is nothing wrong with letting someone else do a little of it. If you have specific questions on specific incidents, I have answers. Email me and I'll share them with you, one on one. In the meantime, challenge yourself to pick something small, and take a stand. You might just be surprised at the outcome.
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