why don't I listen to my own stories?

[Dom R]

Sorry about the inner turmoil you are going through.
Personally, i'd say keep being nice to him.. as mentioned, it seems like your H is going through MLC-"lite", rather than the hardcore stuff that a lot of other folks seem to be dealing with, with their spouses.

on my front:

well, there's still lots to be "concerned" about... ha...

didnt take too long for proof of THAT.

I invited her to spend a little time with us yesterday, since it was "my day" for the next two days.
She made up some excuses why she "couldnt" that day.
When I mentioned that I knew today would be busy, so maybe better yesterday if she wanted to postpone her supposed "had to" chores...
She replied, with almost these exact words,
"[We're already going on a trip. I think that's enough].":

So... basically, she doesnt want to socialize and/or see our children when I have them... for the next 10 days, until the trip???

sigh.

bah.

going to see her at PTA meeting this evening. probably going to be nothing but stress. she wants to be in charge of everything school related. because she's their mother, AND she's a teacher.
Doesnt mean I dont care about it too, though!

As I've said before... YOU.. are very lucky.

At least your husband wants to spend time with you consistantly, and enjoys it.