Congrats on the job trial....That sounds like a perfect job to fit into your current family situation.
As for the house price....It never hurts to know. I am not a big believer in renting unless you can't qualify for a mortgage. Why pay for something that you don't own. I don't know how it is in Australia, but around here rent usually runs $400-500 more than what a mortgage would cost on the same piece of property. That said, you do have to qualify for a mortgage LOL.
The wife's little actions are a good thing....It means she is aware of her actions and your actions. I suggest you start doing the same....as it isn't suckup'ish unless you do it overboard. Always remember to treat others as you want to be treated....and vice versa.
While I do agree that kids can't be running in front of cars and have to learn one way or the other to respect parents wishes....I think you could have handled it differently. First we have to be aware that you grew up in a controlling household and you yourself have been accused of being very controlling at one point. That said, you also came on here posting filled with a good amount of anger....not just at your daughter, but also at your wife (inability to make a lunch choice, being snappy, resentment about you watching the kids alone, etc)......B, this is big picture type stuff not just this one situation. IMHO, you let you totally frustration with everything that was going on carryover to the punishment. Now you need to parent as you see fit, so I am not questioning the punishment....I am questioning that true cause behind the punishment? Do you get what I am saying?
Remember your 180's....they aren't to save your marriage, they are to make you a better B.
