Hi glam- It is so wonderful that your H tells you he loves you. He does seem so committed to you and the kids but for whatever reason isn't ready to move home...but hopefully that will change sometimes soon. My H will only say he loves me if he is asked by me or our C.
Wow...even when your H is sick, he still wants to break that mattress in. Lucky you but I hope you don't come down with your H's cold.
Stay positive and keep enjoying the connections your H making with you and your kids even things aren't exactly the way you want them to be.