Husbands and House work - Page 2

judy · 07-12-2007, 10:34 AM

At the moment, there is no husband.

I don't do much of anything, except wash the dishes. The laundry goes out, the cleaning woman cleans, dinner is almost always take out, and Max is easy to take care of. I do bake muffins for lunch and shop every couple of weeks for groceries. I iron whatever needs ironing too!

I was very lucky with both ex's. They understood that to marry me, is to not expect
any kind of domesticity (is there such a word?) They both eventually did the laundry, shopped, cooked, did the dishes, and the only time I didn't have a cleaning person was when my daughter was a baby. I bleached everything!

Janet · 07-13-2007, 04:17 AM

Sure wish I could afford someone to come in and help me. My son does really good, but he's 16 and shouldn't have to help quite as much as he does. He's a great young man.

Glad he's not taking after his father. I would love to have some help. I feel, if I have to do it all myself, what the heck do I need him (hubby) for? Not worth it! I really do envy you Judy....to be on your own.

judy · 07-13-2007, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Janet

Sure wish I could afford someone to come in and help me. My son does really good, but he's 16 and shouldn't have to help quite as much as he does. He's a great young man.

Glad he's not taking after his father. I would love to have some help. I feel, if I have to do it all myself, what the heck do I need him (hubby) for? Not worth it! I really do envy you Judy....to be on your own.

The best thing about being alone is that I have 100% remote privileges!
I like being on my own for now. Some people feel they need a partner.
Everybody's different.

AngieDoogles · 07-13-2007, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by judy

The best thing about being alone is that I have 100% remote privileges!

LOL! I'm pretty lucky when it comes to that because my husband and I RARELY watch tv and when we do, we watch one of two shows that we are both obsessed with (The 4400 on USA and Heroes on NBC).

Having only one computer for a while was interesting though, so now we have two...

judy · 07-14-2007, 06:50 AM

Not to interrupt this thread, but The 4400 is intriguing me. I never watched the show.

AngieDoogles · 07-14-2007, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by judy

Not to interrupt this thread, but The 4400 is intriguing me. I never watched the show.

It's amazing! You should go to the4400.com if you'd like to see what it's all about. It's very interesting and really makes you think...

10-02-2007, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ILuvShoes

This is going to make me sound like a horrible wife, but my hubby does more housework than I do! I got really lucky!!

Same here! I have a wonderful housewife.

DianaB · 10-02-2007, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bustyonion

Same here! I have a wonderful housewife.

Nina, it's nice to have you back!!! I noticed that you joined quite a long time ago but haven't posted much. I hope that you have time now to join us in our chatter. Again, Welcome Back!!!

katepoet · 10-22-2007, 12:40 AM

My husband does the grocery shopping. He and our son do their own laundry. They carry mine up and down the stairs for me and sometimes help me put it away. Everyone pitches in on the household laundry like linens or the dog's things.

Our son does most of the dishes. They each do their own and some joint cooking. (We all have different diets.) They aren't very good at house cleaning though they mean to be

.

They take care of the dog although I bathe Bowser. They make his dinner each day and take him out and play with him. They do a lot of repairs and hang curtain rods and things like that - which is nice - my hands don't do tools much anymore.

DianaB · 10-22-2007, 09:43 AM

Kate, it sounds like your family is really good at helping you out. They must be really special guys!!!! You are a blessed woman!!!!!

katepoet · 10-22-2007, 09:47 AM

Yes. Although - I do wish they would sweep and mop and vacuum and scrub the bathrooms on a regular basis.... lol!

DianaB · 10-22-2007, 09:55 AM

Just be thankful for what they do do!!!!

katepoet · 10-22-2007, 05:32 PM

Everyday! And I am so blessed to live with to kind, considerate, polite and gentle men!

11-16-2007, 09:19 AM

I am my wife's husband that helps out around the house. We have the choirs pretty much devided up between the two of use. I do the cooking, the dishes (putting them away), and vacuuming. But my wife also works on call with a day spa, so there are days that she stays home all day, so she ends up doing much of the house cleaning out of boredom.

katepoet · 11-17-2007, 08:00 AM

Who knew elephants came from Oregon? Must be a new species! lol Are they all characterized by such considerate and cooperative behavior and the ability to speak in English as well as the many dialects of Africa and Asia?

07-12-2007, 10:34 AM	#16
judy Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NY Posts: 8,097	At the moment, there is no husband. I don't do much of anything, except wash the dishes. The laundry goes out, the cleaning woman cleans, dinner is almost always take out, and Max is easy to take care of. I do bake muffins for lunch and shop every couple of weeks for groceries. I iron whatever needs ironing too! I was very lucky with both ex's. They understood that to marry me, is to not expect any kind of domesticity (is there such a word?) They both eventually did the laundry, shopped, cooked, did the dishes, and the only time I didn't have a cleaning person was when my daughter was a baby. I bleached everything! __________________ *Judy*

07-13-2007, 04:17 AM	#17
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,624	Sure wish I could afford someone to come in and help me. My son does really good, but he's 16 and shouldn't have to help quite as much as he does. He's a great young man. Glad he's not taking after his father. I would love to have some help. I feel, if I have to do it all myself, what the heck do I need him (hubby) for? Not worth it! I really do envy you Judy....to be on your own. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

07-14-2007, 06:50 AM	#20
judy Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NY Posts: 8,097	Not to interrupt this thread, but The 4400 is intriguing me. I never watched the show. __________________ *Judy*

10-22-2007, 09:43 AM	#25
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	Kate, it sounds like your family is really good at helping you out. They must be really special guys!!!! You are a blessed woman!!!!! __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´¸.•´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Diana Baker ✞ You and I are friends....... Always remember that if you fall I will pick you up...... After I stop laughing!!!

10-22-2007, 09:55 AM	#27
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	Just be thankful for what they do do!!!! __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´¸.•´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Diana Baker ✞ You and I are friends....... Always remember that if you fall I will pick you up...... After I stop laughing!!!

10-22-2007, 12:40 AM	#24
katepoet Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 992	My husband does the grocery shopping. He and our son do their own laundry. They carry mine up and down the stairs for me and sometimes help me put it away. Everyone pitches in on the household laundry like linens or the dog's things. Our son does most of the dishes. They each do their own and some joint cooking. (We all have different diets.) They aren't very good at house cleaning though they mean to be . They take care of the dog although I bathe Bowser. They make his dinner each day and take him out and play with him. They do a lot of repairs and hang curtain rods and things like that - which is nice - my hands don't do tools much anymore.

10-22-2007, 09:47 AM	#26
katepoet Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 992	Yes. Although - I do wish they would sweep and mop and vacuum and scrub the bathrooms on a regular basis.... lol!

10-22-2007, 05:32 PM	#28
katepoet Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 992	Everyday! And I am so blessed to live with to kind, considerate, polite and gentle men!

11-16-2007, 09:19 AM	#29
Oregon Elephant Guest Posts: n/a	I am my wife's husband that helps out around the house. We have the choirs pretty much devided up between the two of use. I do the cooking, the dishes (putting them away), and vacuuming. But my wife also works on call with a day spa, so there are days that she stays home all day, so she ends up doing much of the house cleaning out of boredom.

11-17-2007, 08:00 AM	#30
katepoet Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 992	Who knew elephants came from Oregon? Must be a new species! lol Are they all characterized by such considerate and cooperative behavior and the ability to speak in English as well as the many dialects of Africa and Asia?

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