It's hard to watch the kid (s) all day, plus cook and clean, and then have enough energy to be sexy when your hubby shows up. I've read in countless baby/mom books to not forget about your husband and his needs. How do you remain not only a good wife who does the laundry etc., but a great wife with a happy husband?
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14 years ago
I like to prioritize the things that my husband likes. I have learned he doesn't care what the house looks like as long as there is food on the table. So I start with making sure there is dinner, then I work down the list. I never get to all of them, so what! We're all fed. If the house is too messy, we'll just go outside and play instead. I also like to leave my dinner dishes until morning. I know I should probably do them sooner, but I'd rather play with my family than have a perfectly clean house.
ReplyDeleteIt was the little things that my husband missed, that I didn't even realize I wasn't doing anymore, like coming to the door when I heard he was coming home or holding his hand for a little while before we fell asleep. Luckily, my guy is a great communicator and just up and told me exactly what he was missing. I wish I was as good as him at communication.
ReplyDeleteLeaving the dishes in the sink or having a messy house would be the first problem for us! He likes clean and orderly, so I definitely couldn't do what Amy does, but I like her idea of prioritizing.
I am kind of a clean freak, but so is my hubby, so sometimes we help eachother after the kids are down to pick up the house a little. He is good to help me if he has time. If not, I do some dishes, laundry at night and then make sure to leave some time just to sit and talk with him. Honestly, your husband is like having another child to care for, they need love and attention too, and mine gets really sad if he doesn't get it from me :) If there are a few things untidy, that just has to be okay some days, your family is most important.
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