Why Your Husband Isn’t Doing You a Favor
The other day, I went out for a bit by myself. I asked my husband to watch them for a while. Here’s how that conversation went.
Me: I’m feeling the need for some alone time. Do you think it’s okay, if you are up to it, if I go out for an hour or two and have a break?
Husband: Sure, sounds good.
Me: Oh, thank you thank you thank you, I won’t tarry. Again, am so so thankful.
Husband: That’s fine, just let me know if I need to fix their meal or if you’ll be home in time.
{An hour or two elapses at my destination where I don’t fully relax because I feel low levels of guilt. I then begin to feel sorry for my husband because, boy, 3 kids 3 years and under sure is a handful. I go on home and dive right back in not refreshed as I’d hoped.}
Me: Thanks sooooo much for watching the kids. I really appreciate it. I mean, honestly, it was so nice to get away.
Husband: Not a problem, any time.
That is a normal conversation at my house. It seems perfectly fine on the surface, but really, it’s not.
You see, my husband is NOT doing me a favor my watching my kids.
Here’s why…
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