I haven't done an "Honoring Our Men Eternally" post in forever. Momma life has really taken over and I've sorely neglected my blog (my facebook, Twitter and Pinterest obsessions don't help either! LOL)
So, as I sit here on this fine afternoon, waiting for my charming husband to walk through the door, I thought I would share with you my thoughts on greeting a husband when he comes home from work.
Our men, they work hard! We want home to be a sanctuary. Often times we are bubbling over by the time he gets home with a laundry list of complaints (especially about the children's behavior) and about things that need to be taken care of (broken dryer, mowed lawn, etc.) and we chew his ear off about them the second he comes through the door.
But think about it, your husband arrives home from work, most often times, tired, stressed out and seeking a refuge. If he doesn't get it at home he'll find somewhere else (a friends house, a local hang out spot, even his parents house).
When he walks through the door he needs to be greeted by an enthusiastic, well managed household full of charming people he loves and adores and who love him back.
*record scratch*
Seriously?
Yes, I'm dead serious. Now, is life a perfect 1950s episode of Donna Read? Of course not but we CAN create a sanctuary for our husbands, most evenings, even if it's just for a few moments when he first comes home to help lessen the load of his day. First impressions after all, are everything, as they say.
So here are a few tips and tricks....
1. Freshen up
About 10-15 minutes before your hubby is due home freshen up yourself and the children. Comb your hair, put on a little make up. Don't forget about the kids! Check to make sure everyone has on pants, no one is horribly stained or mussed. Wipe smudges from cheeks and check diapers for odors.
Tell your children how important it is to look presentable when father comes home. Let your girls know especially how much they can brighten his day with a fresh face and clean appearance. Be sure your children know how important it is that Papa is coming home, this is something special!
2. Quick Clean
Move that laundry out of the front room. Have the children pick up their toys. I clap my hands and shout, "Quick clean!!" to the kids and we dash about and pick things up for a few minutes. This doesn't mean your house must look perfect but just straighten up. Be sure that Dad isn't going to trip on things when he walks through the door, check for shoes and school bags thrown about - that sort of thing.
3. Greet him
Stop what you're doing (I know, that's hard!) and greet him. Give him a hug, a kiss and wide warm smile. When you can, do your best to appear smooth, cool and relaxed. Men love it when they can rest assured their wife has everything at home well in hand (even when we don't LOL)
All this will all take just 10-15 minutes of your day but you would be amazed what a wonderful spirit it will bring to your home :)
