What do *you* do?

[towermatt]

Took my wife 10 years to teach me that.

[Dean C]

Originally Posted by deezelpope

You iron your t-shirts???:erm:

You know, if you take your clothes out of the dryer immediately when it stops, you really shouldn't need to iron, with the exception of dress shirts, of course.

This is outrageous. Why has no-one informed me of this until now. Looking for a husband by any chance?

[deezelpope]

Originally Posted by towermatt

Took my wife 10 years to teach me that.

LOL!!! That's funny.

Originally Posted by Dean C

This is outrageous. Why has no-one informed me of this until now. Looking for a husband by any chance?

OMG, wow! Gosh, I'm sorry...I thought it was common knowledge.

Awww, aren't you sweet? Sorry again, Dean, but I've already got one.

BUT, if you have any questions pertaining to cleaning, feel free to ask me anything, anytime.

[Dean C]

Originally Posted by deezelpope

LOL!!! That's funny.

OMG, wow! Gosh, I'm sorry...I thought it was common knowledge.

Awww, aren't you sweet? Sorry again, Dean, but I've already got one.

BUT, if you have any questions pertaining to cleaning, feel free to ask me anything, anytime.

There's too many of these "modern", "working" women about these days. People like myself, are missing out on important life facts, that could save us having to iron our tee-shirts! Why can't I find myself a nice woman, who wants to iron my clothes, do the dishes, cook my food, and raise my future children Instead, they're all out their working!

[deezelpope]

Originally Posted by Dean C

There's too many of these "modern", "working" women about these days. People like myself, are missing out on important life facts, that could save us having to iron our tee-shirts! Why can't I find myself a nice woman, who wants to iron my clothes, do the dishes, cook my food, and raise my future children Instead, they're all out their working!

Not all of them, Dean...just gotta keep looking.

Heh, I used to be one of those, until I got hurt on-the-job and had to quit. My hubby liked having me home so much, he insisted it be permanent...now taking care of him and the house is my job, and I like it that way. It was SO hard trying to work AND keep the house clean. Not to mention how costly it got eating out all the time. My husband did the math...we save $300 a WEEK just by my doing all the cooking at home. Being frugal, and shopping for bargains helps a lot! I spend about $100 a week on groceries.

BUT, for most couples, it's not financially feasible for only one partner to be the sole breadwinner, not in this day and age.

[EnIgMa1234]

I'm a bum

[smacklan]

Originally Posted by deezelpope

BUT, for most couples, it's not financially feasible for only one partner to be the sole breadwinner, not in this day and age.

I have to disagree with this statement, somewhat I think it is entirely feasible for anyone who wishes to get their priorities straight. 8 years ago my wife and I decided that we didn't have children for someone else to raise them so we sold the house it took both of us working to pay for, bought a smaller house in the city and my wife quit her job as a dental hygenist (of which she was making alot more than me and I was still paying her college tuition bills). I did not make alot of money...less than $30K a year gross. We never wanted for anything, had more children and learned to love our little house. As time passed, I began making more money and we were able to move, earlier this year, into a new home that was bigger and nicer than the one we sold 8 years ago. My children are happy, well rounded and homeschooled. They both were reading, writing and doing math on a 2nd grade level by the time they were 6. My wife is happier than she ever was working outside the home. She manages our house better than I ever could and I trust her to take care of those things as she trusts me to support us financially. My point is, it is entirely possible to live as most of society did from the beginning of our nation until just a generation or so back. It comes down to what is important to you and are you willing to put your own selfish wants second and not let "society" dictate how you should live your life? Now, for those that are single parents, the situation changes dramatically, so the above is nearly impossible.

[deezelpope]

Originally Posted by smacklan

I have to disagree with this statement, somewhat I think it is entirely feasible for anyone who wishes to get their prorities straight. 8 years ago my wife and I decided that we didn't have children for someone else to raise them so we sold the house it took both of us working to pay for, bought a smaller house in the city and my wife quit her job as a dental hygenist (of which she was making alot more than me and I was still paying her college tuition bills). I did not make alot of money...less than $30K a year gross. We never wanted for anything, had more children and learned to love our little house. As time passed, I began making more money and we were able to move, earlier this year, into a new home that was bigger and nicer than the one we sold 8 years ago. My children are happy, well rounded and homeschooled. They both were reading, writing and doing math on a 2nd grade level by the time they were 6. My wife is happier than she ever was working outside the home. She manages our house better than I ever could and I trust her to take care of those things as she trusts me to support us financially. My point is, it is entirely possible to live as most of society did from the beginning of our nation until just a generation or so back. It comes down to what is important to you and are you willing to put your own selfish wants second and not let "society" dictate how you should live your life? Now, for those that are single parents, the situation changes dramatically, so the above is nearly impossible.

Ok, maybe I should've said it better...most couples don't think it's feasible. I'm totally with you, Smacklan! I love being a housewife, and my husband loves that I am...he doesn't lift a finger when he's home, and because he is sole breadwinner, he shouldn't have to...I don't want him to.

I totally agree with you about the child-raising, too. Besides, as costly as daycare is, it doesn't pay to work anyhow.

[towermatt]

I agree with deeze a bit, it is quite hard. For my part, I was a single Dad with full custody of three kids so they had to go to daycare. Once I met my wife--she was able to stay home with them but started working when they grew enough to take care of themselves.

That first 3 years is so crucial in a childs development, I really wish I could have been there.

My daughter wanted to stay home and raise her baby (she's 18) and the only way they could do it where we live (40 miles from Aspen in Colorado) was for him to join the service. And he wanted to anyway so it worked out well.

I believe it can be done if it matters but if you are a single parent, its impossible.

[Chris M]

he doesn't lift a finger when he's home, and because he is sole breadwinner, he shouldn't have to...I don't want him to.

Personally, I wouldn't be happy with that... While some aspects of home-life I know I'm not the best at, living with someone means that you share responsibilities... I certainly couldn't sit back and let my future wife do all the cooking, cleaning and washing etc without feeling guilty - I'd have to at least help out with the cleaning by hoovering and tidying up, mowing the lawn etc... Not so much cooking, I don't trust half of what I cook, the other half is burnt so I know it's "cooked"

Chris