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I know that I am very very lucky. My husband is a great dad, and more hands on than most fathers. His flexible working hours mean that the children have him at home from 3.30pm every day and have a very close relationship with him.

But still I want more. We often argue about how much more I do about the house and for the kids. For example hubby would rarely think to feed the children, and if he does it will never be dinner, more likely toast or biscuits. He would NEVER think to wash them, preferring to take them out with dirty faces and unbrushed teeth.

There are just certain things that are my domain, and while I accept that most of the time, sometimes it really gets to me.

I was relieved to read this article last night called "Bringing Out The Superdad In Your Husband".

I realised that often instead of helping my husband learn what needs to be done, or showing him what the kids routine is, I prefer to nag. Probably a lot. I don't always realise that I know what to do because I am with the children all day every day while he is working.

How would he know what the baby eats for breakfast, what consistency to make his cereal at or where Rays tights are kept? I do that stuff, every day, and I have never made a point of showing him.

Also it's probably not that big a deal if they miss brushing their teeth once in a while, or go out with weetabix moulded to their faces. They certainly don't care.

I think in future I will try to make an effort to appreciate hubby more for the things he does do, and help him learn how (or when) to do the things he doesn't.

Most of all, I must not nag, I must not nag, I MUST NOT NAG!