Communication and agreements rule in my household! We have two boys ages 5.5 and 1.5. I allow my wife to shop with her Mom, go to the pool, etc. anytime she wants or when her heart desires. I know she needs and wants to spend time with her Mom, etc. So I let her. I Take the boys on weekends and we do our own thing while my wife has her own time. This goes from January until September. I then cash in my chips and hunt from mid Sept until mid December every weekend and some weekdays. It works for us.

Seriously, just communicate and a little give and take. I love hearing from you guys and my hunting buddies on their fights with their spouses over hunting and all that. I just laugh knowing my wife is happy for me to get outside and hunt and enjoy the outdoors while these guys catch grief. Just sit down and discuss your needs, schedules, etc. I bet if you just sat with your wife and planned things out instead of guessing she knew your hunting dates things would be much better!