Something cute
The following is from a 1950’s Home Economics textbook intended for High School girls, teaching them how to prepare for married life
Have dinner ready: Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal – on time. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him, and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospects of a good meal are part of the warm welcome needed. Prepare yourself: Take 15 minutes to rest so you will be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your makeup, 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. His boring day may need a lift.
Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives, gathering up school books, toys, paper, etc. Then run a dust cloth over the tables. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift, too.
Prepare the children: Take a few minutes to wash the children’s hands and faces if they are small, comb their hair, and if necessary, change their clothes. They are little treasures and he would like to see them playing the part.
Minimize the noise: At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of washer, dryer, dishwasher or vacuum. Try to encourage the children to be quiet. Be happy to see him. Greet him with a warm smile and be glad to see him.
Some Don’ts: Don’t greet him with problems or complaints. Don’t complain if he’s late for dinner. Count this as minor compared with what he might have gone through that day.
Make him comfortable: Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or suggest he lie 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, soft, soothing and pleasant voice. Allow him to relax and unwind.
Listen to him: You may have a dozen things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk
i love these. lol ryn: can’t believe you (and a couple others) thought i was a blond. haha. thanks for your compliments. hugs,
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My oh my, have times changed!! =)
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some people actually think this is right on. hah!!
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I have heard this before…there is some truth to it whether the person coming home is a Dad or a MOM!
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Now I know why I’m not married…lol.
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I’ve done this way, I saw what my Mum had to do for my Dad and she told about all theses things…I think it should be kept like this.
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I am probably in the minority but I agree with most of it, other than the noise. If I listen to the kids all day, he can listen to them when he gets home. As far as keeping things clean and having dinner ready, I’m all for it. That is how I was raised.
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Oh, the good old days!
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I pretty much agree with this…. talk about setting the movement back.
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This made my stomach queasy. Like the king is home and the slave needs to be ready to make the king comfortable. Like the slave rested all day on her butt, doing nothing. Like his work is more important than hers or his was more difficult than hers. Sorry. This hit a raw nerve-can you tell? I’m glad most couples don’t feel this way today and many believe in mutality of support. Good old days-not!
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{smile}
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ryn: I used your Save The Date idea but I changed it to “We’ve Tied the Knot” instead for the announcements. I can mail you one if you’d like. I’m done and still have some extras.
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I really liked the “… be a little gay … ” part … as if to say every wife should have one of her hot friends there waiting for hubby when he gets home! 😀
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Hah! I think men secrectly still want it this way. Or–not so secretly. 🙂
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Found you in the weddings circle. My cousin read this at my bridal shower last weekend and everyone about died laughing. Including my fiance’s step-grandmother who is a judge. LOL
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LOL Too funny!!! I’m may have to copy this and send it to my friends in an email (if you don’t mind). =)
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it is amazing how far we have come…
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I think this is wonderful, my mother always did this before my dad got home. I mean besides the chidren being quiet, nothing could quiet all of us kids. But yeah, I never saw a man come home and look so happy to see everyone as my dad. And it certainly wasn’t because he was the king and she was a slave, like an above noter suggested, rather because men need to feel appreciated and cared for and
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like they are super important to someone. Like Luke told me once, he’s completely replaceable at work and he knows it and work knows it. He needs to know he’s not replaceable somewhere and that should be with me, when he comes home. I think the divorce rate would be much lower if this occured in more homes.
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