CL, your wife sure confuses me! I understand that she is recovering from burn-out from her last job, but it sounds like she expects you to make up the difference in the missing salary without being willing to cut down on expenses.
Also, I am not clear about the food situation.....does she expect YOU to cook for her, too?
You haven't mentioned your writing lately. Any favorite area that you want to explore more? How has the dancing been this week?