Thank you all for the support, Evie especially, that is indeed a good point! With the help of my family and the support I am receiving here, I am starting to accept the idea of the housekeeper. Anthony you were quite correct in that I felt it made me less of a wife and mother, if I could not take care of my family. It has been a difficult adjustment however I am now looking forward to the rest and extra time to myself. Evie and I have been discussing doing more "girl" things together as we live in what is essentially a very male household. In any event, thank you all for your patience and understanding, I am feeling a bit better about it.