I totally feel you. You're not being demanding, you're just doing your best to be a good Mom and Wife. It's not easy for you holding up the fort at home, while your Husband might feel the same bringing the bread home. Most of the time, after a hard day at work, the men just want their "me" time, I'm not sure if you feel the same after running the household for the whole day. Setting a time frame for him to fulfill these duties may cause stress, as it could be that he does not want to let the kids down. Let him set his own pace and try to build a mutual understanding about how both you want to play your individual roles, be it the upbringing, playtime, studies, etc. Don't forget to take care of yourself as well, while doing your mummy and wife duties.
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