I see your POV of Mamaof3 and you're abs right :)
BUT.. what if the husband has his "own" lil buisness, which means he actually works 7 days a week (shorter on weekends) and cannot take time off, has no workers and have to do it all by himself.. my point is would your take be any different with different work-load?
Sweetmoi, no my take is the same. No matter how many hours hubby is at work, mom is always at work. There are various solutions - hiring someone part-time to mind the business for a little while each week or close the business for half a day each week or hiring some household help. Sacrifice, cooperation and teamwork are essential elements to family life and the most important thing is the well-being of the family. That means emotional well being as well as financial well being. I mean, if the choice is big house and lexus but miserable family or small house and used car but happy and loving family - hands down I'd choose to have a happy family.