So last night DH and I got into a bit of an argument.

My DH works from 6 am to 6 pm Monday thru Friday and occasional Saturdays so he does not get to spend a lot of time with our children. I am home with our children plus 2 - 3 other children Monday thru Thursday and then just my own 2 kids Friday/Saturday.

My own kids wake up at about 7 am and I like to have them in bed by 7:30 pm to ensure that they get proper sleep for the next day.

Well, DH always wants to keep them up so he can spend time with them, but by the time their bedtime comes around I am EXHAUSTED from my busy day. He doesn't care about their bedtime because he doesn't have to deal with them when they are cranky.

I want him to be able to spend time with his children (obviously) but also want to keep them in their routine and make sure they are getting their sleep.

He says I don't understand because I am with them all day and don't get the opportunity to miss them. I feel he doesn't understand what being a daycare provider entails ...

Just frustrated that we can't see eye to eye ...

Has anyone else been here? Any advice?

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