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Dear Friends,
It is important for men to remember that as women grow older it
becomes harder for them to maintain the same quality of housekeeping
as they did when they were younger. When men notice this, they should
try not to yell. Let me relate how I handle the situation.
When I got laid off from my consulting job and took "early retirement"
in April, it became necessary for Nancy to get a full-time job, both
for extra income and for the health benefits that we need. It was
shortly after she started working that I noticed that she was
beginning to show her age.
I usually get home from fishing or hunting about the same time she
gets home from work. Although she knows how hungry I am, she almost
always says that she has to rest for half an hour or so before she
starts supper. I try not to yell, instead I tell her to take her time
and just wake me when she finally does get supper on the table. She
used to do the dishes as soon as we finished eating. It is now not
unusual for them to sit on the table for several hours after supper. I
do what I can by reminding her several times each evening that they
aren't cleaning themselves. I know she appreciates this, as it does
seem to help her get them done before she goes to bed.
Now that she is older she seems to get tired so much more quickly. Our
washer and dryer are in the basement. Sometimes she says she just
can't make another trip down those steps. I don't make a big issue of
this. As long as she finishes up the laundry the next evening I am
willing to overlook it. Not only that, but unless I need something
ironed to wear to the Monday lodge meeting or to Wednesday's or
Saturday's poker club or to Tuesday's or Thursday's bowling or
something like that, I will tell her to wait until the next evening to
do the ironing. This gives her a little more time to do some of those
odds and ends things like shampooing the dog, vacuuming or dusting.
Also, if I have a really good day of fishing, this allows her to gut
and scale the fish at a more leisurely pace.
Nancy is starting to complain a little occasionally. For example, she
will say that it is difficult for her to find time to pay the monthly
bills during her lunch hour. In spite of her complaining, I continue
to try to offer encouragement. I tell her to stretch it out over two
or even three days. That way she won't have to rush so much. I also
remind her that missing lunch completely now and then wouldn't hurt
her any, if you know what I mean.
When doing simple jobs she seems to think she needs more rest periods.
She had to take a break when she was only half finished mowing the
yard. I try not to embarrass her when she needs these little extra
rest breaks. I tell her to fix herself a nice, big, cold glass of
freshly squeezed lemonade and just sit for a while. I tell her that as
long as she is making one for herself, she may as well make one for me
and take her break by the hammock so she can talk with me until I fall
asleep.
I know that I probably look like a saint in the way I support Nancy on
a daily basis. I'm not saying that the ability to show this much
consideration is easy. Many men will find it difficult. Some will find
it impossible. No one knows better than I do how frustrating women can
become as they get older. However, guys, even if you just yell at your
wife a little less often because of this article, I will consider that
writing it was worthwhile.
Signed, Bob
Bob's funeral was on Saturday, January 25th.
Nancy was acquitted Monday, January 27 th.
Lol! Brilliant
Lol! Brilliant
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