Husbands and House work

Janet · 02-07-2007, 09:42 AM

You guys are so lucky!!!! I don't think my husband knows where the vaccume is??? And dust........I've never seen him do any of that kind of stuff. Now once in a while he will empty the dishwasher, but he always lets me know he's doing it.

rivermom · 02-07-2007, 10:39 AM

I pretty much do everything around here regarding maintaining the house. But to his defense it's because of our business here. He works sooo hard here at the house and I have a lot of free time. So, i feel it's only fair that I do my share.

He makes me feel guilty if he works long hours then after dinner he begins to do the dishes. I normally stop him and say "oh just leave it, let's watch tv and I will do them in the morning".

On weekends if I get into a cleaning project he will normally help me if I ask.

He will help out anytime I ask but it's silly that I would ask him to go dust the livingroom or something if I've been slacking all day. Just doesn't seem right.

He is willing to do ANYTHING I ask no matter what it is. I need to remember this the next time I get really annoyed at him. LOL

Gina · 02-07-2007, 05:58 PM

I do most of the housework, but if I am tired he will clean up after dinner, he does make me breakfast every weekend, he didnt like my eggs when we first got married so he took over. Fine with me...lol Sometimes on Sat. if we don't go out for a bite he will make pizza and if I am working on Sunday he cooks . So I can't complain.

Willow · 02-09-2007, 04:51 PM

My husband does alot of the housework...but we mostly do it together. If I wash the dishes, then he rinses and vice versa. He will wash and dry the laundry and I fold and put it away. We both bring in firewood, but he cuts and splits it and I help stack it. He even changes diapers!

Marilyn · 02-11-2007, 05:49 AM

My hubby does a lot around the house. He does make a lot of the mess, though. Yesterday I went to Austin shopping, and while I was gone, he cleaned the refrigerator, shopped for groceries & had supper cooked and a plate in the frig for me when I got home. He scrubbed the shower a couple of days ago. He does laundry, dishes, just about anything. He irons his own clothes. Basically we work together & our children help, also. Hubby does not do things like I would, but it's his house, too and he is willing to help, so I try not to complain. Definitely a keeper!!!

02-11-2007, 04:04 PM

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

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.

Emmsmom · 02-19-2007, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Janet

You guys are so lucky!!!! I don't think my husband knows where the vaccume is??? And dust........I've never seen him do any of that kind of stuff. Now once in a while he will empty the dishwasher, but he always lets me know he's doing it.

LOL This must be a trick question right! LOL

Janet are you sure out hubbies weren't seperated at birth?!

I couldn't begin to tell you how many times he has emptied the dishwasher and made sure I knew it !

AngieDoogles · 02-28-2007, 09:12 PM

My hubby is pretty good about helping around the house. The only thing he doesn't do is sweep the floors, everything else he'll do his fair share of. The thing that helps me out most is that if there are any dirty dishes, he'll do them while I'm cooking dinner so that we're able to spend time together, but he's also being productive. I think he knows I'll have more time for him later if he helps with the housework.

LOL!

goofywife · 07-10-2007, 07:53 PM

My DH and I have a deal. He does the outside and I do the inside. He is very handy and always building new things for me too.

I know it is not a system that works for everyone, but it works for us.

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.

02-07-2007, 09:42 AM	#1
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	You guys are so lucky!!!! I don't think my husband knows where the vaccume is??? And dust........I've never seen him do any of that kind of stuff. Now once in a while he will empty the dishwasher, but he always lets me know he's doing it. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

02-07-2007, 10:39 AM	#2
rivermom Donating 4WT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tontitown, Arkansas Posts: 2,475	I pretty much do everything around here regarding maintaining the house. But to his defense it's because of our business here. He works sooo hard here at the house and I have a lot of free time. So, i feel it's only fair that I do my share. He makes me feel guilty if he works long hours then after dinner he begins to do the dishes. I normally stop him and say "oh just leave it, let's watch tv and I will do them in the morning". On weekends if I get into a cleaning project he will normally help me if I ask. He will help out anytime I ask but it's silly that I would ask him to go dust the livingroom or something if I've been slacking all day. Just doesn't seem right. He is willing to do ANYTHING I ask no matter what it is. I need to remember this the next time I get really annoyed at him. LOL __________________ ~_/> , /\/\ ,,, Sheryl When I grow up I want to be a horse whisperer!

02-11-2007, 05:49 AM	#5
Marilyn Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 4,907	My hubby does a lot around the house. He does make a lot of the mess, though. Yesterday I went to Austin shopping, and while I was gone, he cleaned the refrigerator, shopped for groceries & had supper cooked and a plate in the frig for me when I got home. He scrubbed the shower a couple of days ago. He does laundry, dishes, just about anything. He irons his own clothes. Basically we work together & our children help, also. Hubby does not do things like I would, but it's his house, too and he is willing to help, so I try not to complain. Definitely a keeper!!! __________________ Marilyn If anyone would like a free Bible Study CD or book entitled "Searching for Truth", PM me with your mailing address and I'll send you one. "And you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free." John 8:32

07-10-2007, 07:53 PM	#10
goofywife Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 855	My DH and I have a deal. He does the outside and I do the inside. He is very handy and always building new things for me too. I know it is not a system that works for everyone, but it works for us. __________________ Michelle (Katys mom) OK Yorkie Rescue-Another Chance at Love

07-12-2007, 10:34 AM	#11
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*

02-07-2007, 05:58 PM	#3
Gina Donating 4WT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,025	I do most of the housework, but if I am tired he will clean up after dinner, he does make me breakfast every weekend, he didnt like my eggs when we first got married so he took over. Fine with me...lol Sometimes on Sat. if we don't go out for a bite he will make pizza and if I am working on Sunday he cooks . So I can't complain.

02-09-2007, 04:51 PM	#4
Willow Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 258	My husband does alot of the housework...but we mostly do it together. If I wash the dishes, then he rinses and vice versa. He will wash and dry the laundry and I fold and put it away. We both bring in firewood, but he cuts and splits it and I help stack it. He even changes diapers!

02-11-2007, 04:04 PM	#6
ILuvShoes Guest Posts: n/a	This is going to make me sound like a horrible wife, but my hubby does more housework than I do! I got really lucky!!

02-28-2007, 09:12 PM	#9
AngieDoogles Donating 4WT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,509	My hubby is pretty good about helping around the house. The only thing he doesn't do is sweep the floors, everything else he'll do his fair share of. The thing that helps me out most is that if there are any dirty dishes, he'll do them while I'm cooking dinner so that we're able to spend time together, but he's also being productive. I think he knows I'll have more time for him later if he helps with the housework. LOL!

07-13-2007, 04:17 AM	#12
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	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

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