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2008 homemaking tips-at least in my house...
Published Jul. 21, 2008
I have revised the earlier blog just a bit. This is my version of how it is...
(You better hope you don't ask me if I...)Have dinner ready: I will either reheat last night's leftovers, order some take-out, or have you cook. I have been thinking about you, and I am tired of you being so needy. I know men are hungry when you get home, but if you are really that hungry, you can find something to eat.
Prepare yourself (This means taking off work clothes and putting on some comfy shorts and a t-shirt): My 15 minutes to rest happens in the car. If you don't like the way I look, too bad. I have just been with a lot of work-wary people. I will not be gay or interesting. I don't care if your day may need a lift.
If you don't like the clutter, you can clean it: Try not to trip through the main part of the house when you arrive. Watch out for school books, toys, paper, etc. Learn to live with the dust. This is not a haven of rest and order, and I don't get a "lift" from cleaning.
(If you want them prepared, you can help) Prepare the children: They will probably not let you wash their hands and faces (if they are small), comb their hair, or change their clothes. They are little monsters and you will see them playing the part.
You will learn to live with all noise: At the time of his arrival, he will be lucky to hear the washer, dryer, dishwasher, or vacuum. Try to encourage the children to be quiet. (I agree with that one.) (I may or may not) be happy to see him. (I may or may not) Greet him with a warm smile and be glad to see him. Some don’ts: Don’t greet him with problems or complaints (yeah right). He better not complain if I'm late with dinner. I have gone throught just as much compared with what he might have gone through that day.
He's grown, he can make himself comfortable: I don't think it's fair that he would "lean back in a comfortable chair or suggest he lie down in the bedroom." He can fix his own cool or warm drink. He can arrange his own pillow and take off his own shoes. He will like whatever tone of voice I choose to use. We both could unwind-relax faster if he would help me with the housework.
Listen to him: You may have a dozen things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first. (This may change, depending on my mood and what he has done to make me upset that day.)
Make the evening ours: I will almost never complain if he does not take me out to dinner or to other places of entertainment. In this world of strain and pressure, we need to be home and relax.
The goal: We can both try to make our home a place of peace and order where we can renew ourselves in body and spirit. (and try not to kill each other.)
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