G.D.
My DH calls me a control freak. I won't get into a car unless I'm driving 95% of the time. With that being said, I do not like to leave the kids home without me. When they were younger I would arrange dinner and a show with friends. Now, with two ADHD ODD kids in the house I try not to leave them with other people often.
My kids cheer when the washer breaks! They love the laundromat!
So, yes-I would much rather be home on my birthday than come back from dinner to toilets and laundry overflowing, and a pond under the sink.