Dishwashing Standoff Part 2

[monarch64]

Date: 2/13/2008 3:03:39 AM
Author: divergrrl
Not only does my dh put stuff next to the hamper, he puts his dishes on the counter above the dishawasher? Why? Its RIGHT THERE!!

LOL.

He has tried to compare my housework to his yardwork, but then I went on a cruise for a week with my girlfriends...left him home with our 2yo son.

He could *only* take care of Jake. The house was a total disaster. He is in awe of how I get it all done...now we have 2 kids..he''s terrified I''ll schedule another cruise. muuwhawhawhawha..

I made him a deal...I told him I''d gladly take some yard jobs (sunshine? fresh air? no kids?) if he''d scrub bathrooms, dust, grocery shop etc. He seems to be receptive. I think we both get bored with our ''jobs''.

Personally I like it best when we do chores together. He''s been sad that his shop is a disaster (all his fault), but I made him a deal. If I got the grandparents to babysit for 2 days, we''d spend the weekend clearing out the shop & he would help me organize the basement. We sent SO MUCH stuff to the dump & goodwill.

I also love it when we pick up the kitchen after dinner together (if we''ve eaten after the kids are asleep). I found giving him options works best. He''s on to me, but he can''t get out of it. I always say ''would you like to get Jake ready for bed & read him stories or clean up the kitchen?''

but when we can work together, it just FLIES getting things done & we are actually chatting, laughing and having a decent time.

And then there are the days when I want to stuff his dirty socks into his coffee. After all... a maid I am not.

Damn straight! I so agree with you Diver that time flies when the both of you can just do a chore together...it''s so much easier on all involved. And even without kids, trust me, I''d love to shove DH''s socks into his coffee many times as well.

I think you have the right idea getting him to go on cruises, though...I''m watching and learning here...hee hee.