"Action: talked back to wife after she said "what is the sudden interest in vacuuming? You've never done it before","
I don't get why you think her asking was rude.
"when I helped vacuum up s20s beard hair after trimming. I pointed out that I vacuumed the bathroom, the hall, ... and she said "I don't care"."
I understand her POV. She really didn't need a reply.
"I said "well then you should not criticize, my friend", end of conversation. I was mad - ."
Why? You really need to choose your battles wisely.
As for your kids, don't give up. The reason why they're not receptive to you is because you didn't really try before. And any way, telling your daughter that you want to take her to a car wash isn't exactly what I would consider a good time.
Be patient and for God's sake, take your son out to do something fun rather than a depressing film like - Selfish Giant. Was that your son's recommendation? What does he like to do?
M-43 W-40 2D - 9 and 5
Emotion, yet peace. Ignorance, yet knowledge. Passion, yet serenity. Chaos, yet harmony. Death, yet a new life.
