My life is full of combats

Life has settled down in our house and K is now in full swing of his new job. Here a week, away week, home for a couple of days and away again and so on. I can't complain, but after a long summer together it's taking a bit of getting used to. His work schedule is jam-packed now until July when he's away for 4months. The children take it in their stride, but I've been struggling a bit. I love him coming home, but hate the big unpack on the kitchen and into the wash basket!