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 alot 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 Dont's: 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 first.
Make the evening his:
Never complain if he does not take you
out to dinner or to other places
of entertainment; instead, try to
understand his world of strain
and pressure, his need to be home and
relax.
The goal: Try to make your
home a place of peace and order
where your husband can relax.