newbuzz...My husband has been laid off work for about six weeks. Now he brings me coffee every morning and has supper ready every evening when I get home from work. He is doing the dishes, the laundry and cleaning the house. He is doing yard work and stripping down wallpaper and painting our bedroom. I think this is great. I do not miss doing any of this myself. Now I can spend my time outside of work on homework and hobbies. I am appreciative of his efforts, but not thankful. I am keeping it clear to myself and others that he is not "helping me", or "doing my job". He is doing his own work and picking up my share while he is unemployed. I think it is fair. After all, he is still getting a paycheck, and he has the luxury of doing his chores without two kids in tow.