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Making it work as a SAHD, making the Mrs. happy.

StayAtHomeTripletDad
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Al (the other one, I am not talking about myself in the third person) mentioned in another post "In your paying job I am sure that you went to training sessions and maybe even paid for magazines or professional seminars..."  That got me thinking (a rare thing these days) about when I worked "outside the home."  I chuckle every time I say/write that. One of the things I miss most is sharing best practices with other professionals.  Of course "best" is a term used loosely these days but we can define it as "what works best for you."  If you are like me you are also chuckling at me calling us "professionals" but we are as close as it gets:)  So, with that in mind....

I have always believed in the old adage "If Momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy."  With that in mind please share some of the things you do to make sure Momma is happy, keep it PG please:)  Also, how you deal when conflict arises.  I will post some of my tactics soon but for now I have two thirds of my Triplets up and I gotta run:)

Keep the faith,

Al


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Submitted by StayAtHomeTripletDad on Fri, 07/02/2010 - 6:52am.

daddy_says
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Best Practices

That's funny Al. I was just thinking about needing a "best practices" section on my site. One day, one day. Let's see, I would say getting the house cleaned up before she gets home. Otherwise she feels pressured to help.

It also makes her happy when I "pull out my big ten inch...record of the band that plays the blues." Sorry, I couldn't resist.Smile

 

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Fri, 07/02/2010 - 8:22am

Irie Feeling
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Treat her like a Queen

Wait on her hand and foot. Tell her she's beautiful. Keep the house clean and have dinner ready, or near ready when she comes home.

All encompassing hug and big welcome at he door. I change my voice to high pitch and yell "mommies home,mommies home!' it gets the dogs and the kids excited so we can all meet her at the door.

After all she is slaying those dragons all day. (metaphorically)

Cheers! Jeff


Fri, 07/02/2010 - 9:33am

Philip.in.Kyle
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I agree about having the

I agree about having the house clean ... less clutter translates to less clutter to think about

have dinner plans already taken care of, whether it's home cooked or dinner out don't make her have to fret over the decision

on the weekends, have breakfast plans already taken care of, too

don't make her feel guilty for not being at home by telling her she needs to be more involved, there are subtle and less frequent ways to address this

balance this with asking for your own time off for a movie or a day out with the guys and you'll do alright


Fri, 07/02/2010 - 5:40pm

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