Aww Nic... it's not nice to be told in that way is it Have you told him how demotivating it is? How would he like to be told that he is the bread winner and that he ought to be winning more bread??? Would that be helpful? If I was you I'd emphasise the "team work" concept of parenting... it's not just a "job". You help him do his "job" by buying his groceries and making his meals etc etc etc so why can't he help you do yours? (if he is going to insist it's just a "job")

Rory: I've actually only just shined my sink jus then... it's had toast crumbs all over it all day *blush* LOL Days like this are natural (demotivated ones) ... it won't last

I've managed to upset another member in the 'Recent changes to the start of threads' thread... regarding the size of signatures... i praised all the Junies for having nice and trim sigs meaning that we don't waste each other's time scrolling through long ones... oh well... seems nowhere's as nice and safe as here... I think I'll only venture out when I'm feeling brave... or up for an argument LOL