Friday, August 5, 2011

Two Weeks As A 50's Housewife-Coming Soon!

I had decided to do an experiment-To become a 50's housewife for two weeks!

Why do this experiment:
Mainly for fun but I am what you would call a "lazy housewife" I do most of my cleaning an hour before my husband walk through the door from work. Which has not been working out to well, the kids are running around crazy not listening or helping so what happens my anxiety goes up. Husband comes home to a stressed and frustrated wife so in turn that makes him stressed out. So I have decided thing need and will change incomes the experiment.

When will it start:
Aug 17th 2011 to Aug 31st 2011

The "Good" Wife of The 50's:
  • Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready on time for his return. This is a way of letting him know that you have be thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they get home and the prospect of a good meal is part of the warm welcome needed.
  • Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so you'll be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh-looking. He has just been with a lot of work-weary people.
  • Be a little gay and a little more interesting for him. His boring day may need a lift and one of your duties is to provide it.
  • Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives. Run a dust cloth over the tables.
  • During the cooler months of the year you should prepare and light a fire for him to unwind by. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift too. After all, catering to his comfort will provide you with immense personal satisfaction.
  • Minimize all noise. At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of the washer, dryer or vacuum. Encourage the children to be quiet.
  • Be happy to see him.
  • Greet him with a warm smile and show sincerity in your desire to please him.
  • Listen to him. You may have a dozen important things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first - remember, his topics of conversation are more important than yours.
  • Don't greet him with complaints and problems.
  • Don't complain if he's late for dinner or even if he stays out all night. Count this as minor compared to what he might have gone through at work.
  • Make him comfortable. Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or lie him down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him.
  • Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soothing and pleasant voice.
  • Don't ask him questions about his actions or question his judgment or integrity. Remember, he is the master of the house and as such will always exercise his will with fairness and truthfulness. You have no right to question him.
  • A good wife always knows her place.
***I will not take my husbands shoes off--SICK!

What I hope to learn for this:
I love being a stay at home mother and I am hoping this experiment will help me balance housework with being a mom. Also to create a less stressed and happier home for my family. Plus a clean well organized house would be great!

Feelings before experiment starts:
I am so nervous, excited and scared but I think after these two weeks I will be use to the routine!

Note:
I will post throughout these two weeks on how things are going, my feelings, husbands thoughts and more.
Look for posts!

WISH ME LUCK........

1 comment:

  1. I can't wait to read it and I'll link up with you from my blog once you do it!! I don't think I could do it, especially with kiddos! Good for you!

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