Keep raising the bar. He won't stop trying to meet that threshold for a long time most likely. It really is a silver lining and your kids aren't fooled. But they can reap the benefits. From both of you.
I echo the sentiment. You are doing very well, even if you can't yet see it. Seriously. And somewhere deep inside, your H knows you are a great mom and a great woman. This really isn't about you no matter what he does or says. Remember that. It's important
Let me know if I got dinner nailed. I'm curious now. And wondering about fish sticks..
AJ
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter" MLK Put the glass down... "Yesterday I was clever so I wanted to change the world Today I am wise, so I am changing myself."