his jobs/her jobs

[JAK]

Ok that venting post got me thinking- who does what in your house?

My dh is rarely home but he does all the yard work and on occassion will vacuum and dust if we have company coming over and I am doing something else. Also he has been known to cook for himself (he works strange hours) if the rest of the family has already eaten. If the trash is full and I ask him to take it out he will, but I usually do it.

I do everything else! From cooking to cleaning to paying bills. I think it's easy for me just to do it all because I get in a routine. When he has to leave for months on end the only part of my routine that changes is that I have to do the yard work too. Other than that it stays the same!

[Karen]

I just read your "vent" post, also. I'll be facing the home vs work decision when my 2yo dd goes to school. I already get comments from people asking when I am going back to work (this from people who were home with their kids, go figure). It's primarily the $$ thing, but, like you said, I don't want latchkey kids and those years continue to be important, not just the very early ones.

But on this topic, since I'm home and my dh is also not home alot, I do everything you listed and my dh will pitch in as you described. It sounds very familiar. I also run all the errands and actually take the cars in for service etc. Since we still only have one dk, it is relatively easy for me to do that. We are currently in an apt, but are looking to buy. Then it will be interesting to see who does the yard work. I have a sneaky suspicion it will be me! Especially since, at every house we look at with a sizeable yard, dh asks me if I want a riding lawnmower! Considering that I have killed every plant I ever bought, this should be interesting. Good thing we have snow here about 5 months a year.

[PamE]

We pretty much do the same. Dh takes care of the cars and the yard and he's also the one who pays bills. I do everything else. If it needs it and dh is busy I'll mow and take care of the yard. Dh will also cook if I'm not feeling well, or have to go somewhere. He's been known to mop a floor and vacuum or put the dishes away on occasion but that's about it.

I'm pretty happy with that. :)

[AnnW]

DH swore as a kid while he was doing lawns to pay for college that when he was older he would make enough money so he would NEVER have to do yard work again..so we have a yard service! LOL I have a housekeeper for the heavy stuff, so it's pretty much just the day to day stuff to keep up with. DH is good about helping with the cooking. We grill alot so he is doing the meat while I am doing the veggies and salad. And he's pretty good about helping with the dishes on weekends. I do all the laundry and picking up after the kids. He pays the bills. We both go to the grocery store. We both take care of the kids.

[KarlaB]

Dh actually helps out quite a bit. I pay the bills, but he inputs the checkbook info on the computer. I know he hates dusting, so I always do that. He knows I hate washing the kitchen floor, so he does that. It usually works out great. He does all of the outdoor stuff, but I will take out garbage when I know he's especially busy. He will also help out with meals and laundry, especially in the summer when he is around more. We both go to the grocery store. And, whenever he's home he is very good about spending time with dks. When we are having people over I make a list of what needs to be done and we both work on getting things crossed off. I'm a lucky one. :)

[RCT]

I guess I do it all.....I do the lawn mowing, dh does the trim work, most of the time...but I have been known to do that also....I won't use scary power tools, ie....chain saws...LOL...:lol: I do most of the house work, dh does pay the bills, electronically, so I can always keep track of what money we don't have left....LoL....sounds kinda uneven huh.....but it works out...my dh will also pitch in, in a pinch when asked...like he gets miticulous with mopping out floor...god bless his heart.....:snickers:

[TXmom]

I do everything. Dh comes home occasionally and complains.

[darlene]

I'm with Donna! I think this place would cease to exsist if I was gone for any length of time! :lol:

Dh is soooo engrossed in his computer that he really doesn't see much else of what is going on around here. While I was working, he was in charge of dishes, but now that summer holidays are here, I'm sure I will be doing those too!

And yet my "work" doesn't count as experience for anything on a job resume! :lol:


:)

[Ryleigh]

dh takes care of the yard work while my domain is the inside of the house. (although he has been know to help out with the vaccuuming, dishes, laundry) The care of our children has no real assigned person. We both are there to do whatever needs doing. The kids are old enough now that they help out around the house too. ds desided to scrub the floor for me last week. Needless to say, when he went out to play I quickly did it over, but at least he tried. With a little practice, he'll be a pro.