Well, you have one thing on your side, and that's that right know your both under the same roof. This will give her the chance to see your 180's, and help with the kids.
I may be wrong, but if she's frustrated being home all day with the kids, I don't think leaving her for a week would be helpful, unless you take the kids with you to give her a break.
Like said above, you MUST validate her feelings, and AGREE with her. Do not beg! Do not cry!
Divorce Remedy is a great read, and Yes, I think it can help.
Our kids are the same age!
You know...you are exactly right. I need to have the kids and take it off her for this week of vacation at least. The problem as I see it is that she does feel trapped, but she is finding it impossible to escape as the oldest is in part-time school in the afternoons so finding daycare has been next to impossible. I'm unsure how to resolve this problem but it will be a big first step. Unfortunately, she blames me for being trapped because I have the job and I don't know how that will resolve itself other then finding a way to get the kids to daycare and her to work. I'll do anything possible of course, but my work is very inflexible as we were bought out by a big stuffy company.
