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He works a little from home in the AM and PM to make his days easier. I usually leave a casserole in the fridge for them and make sure the fridge is stocked. Otherwise, they just manage! it's a little more hectic than usual and the house is always messier when I come home, but it's not a big deal.

Meanwhile, DH is on travel this week and it is definitely no big deal for me. I've been doing a little work from home in the morning, which helps a ton.

He does ok, I think. We have a nanny, so she just comes a little earlier and leaves a little later than normal. I've usually made food for her and picked out clothes ahead of time. I actually like that it forces him to be home earlier from work than he would be otherwise (is that bad?).

I have been a nanny for dad's in this spot and usually it means lots of takeout. Some have been fortunate enough that they can work from home for a few hours a day so they would leave work early to relieve me do the evening with the kids, put them to bed and work 2-3 more hours.

Is it possible to get someone to help with either drop off or pick up for an hour or two each day? It might be all that's needed to make it an easier week.

He deals with it ok, but he gets to WFH 3x a week and has a really short commute. He's also just a really easygoing guy in general so few things faze him.

I try to limit my work travel to as few days in a row as possible. DH does a great job, but it's incredibly stressful for him. He also works a ton of hours, so doing everything for DD in addition to work is a lot for him.

I do really strongly appreciate that DH is able to step up and take care of DD for days in a row without too much trouble, but I feel guilty for leaving town so much. I wonder if DH would feel as guilty if the roles were reversed.