SHE: Old School

Hey Y’all,

Happy Monday ~ Hope you were able to enjoy this beautiful weather! Sunshine is just good for my spirits.   We posted a cute cartoon on our Facebook page over the weekend and it got me thinking about my Home Ec classes and what we learned.  So I did a little blog research while soaking up the sunny day and found some interesting tips to share about the expectations of 1950's housewives and for some really cute ones, Pinterest has even more.   I assure you, I have rarely cooked or cleaned in heels and pearls.

1. 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 ... A good meal is part of the warm welcome needed.

2. Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so that you will be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your makeup, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh looking ... His boring day may need a lift.

3. Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the house just before your husband arrives, gathering up books, toys, papers, etc. ... Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order.

4. Prepare the children. Take a few minutes to wash the children's hands and faces ... They are little treasures, and he would like to see them playing the part.

5. Minimize the noise. ... Greet him with a warm smile and be glad to see him.

6. Don'ts: Don't greet him with problems and complaints. Don't complain if he's late for dinner. Count this as minor compared to what he might have gone through that day. Make him comfortable.

Today is a very different era and the roles of wives and husbands have in some ways changed significantly.  More women are working outside of the home. We now have stay at home dads and couples on day/night shifts that may seem to simply pass in the night. But the basics of a home have not, there are still meals to prepare, rooms to clean, spouses to greet and children to teach.

Even if you think some of the ideas are old fashioned, remember a family is a team and everyone has a role to play. Dividing responsibilities and conquering them together is much more fun.  A "welcome home" with a smile can really set the tone for your evening.  Cooking a nice dinner and maintaining a neat home are the icing on the cake ...no matter who bakes it.