Please look a women's shelter in your phone book and get you and your children out of there to safety. They know how to help you. These situations usually get worse overtime. He isn't a good father to your children if he is beating you and especailly in front of them. Please seek help, it sounds like you are ready. ((((((DESIRAE)))))) Be brave and don't let your husband turn your children into future abusers or abusies either. They tend to repeat what they see when they grow up. Take care, and keep posting when you can for support. We are here for you.