Melty Sunshine,
Good for you! You are on the right track by being active and doing something and not just complaining. Your husband will probably help more when he sees that you are doing it and understands what you would like him to do also.
<font color=green>Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that, you, too, can become great. -Mark Twain</font color=green>