tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000858382516594426.post8432970423096933714..comments2023-10-06T08:10:05.853-04:00Comments on Necromancy Never Pays: I Want a WifeJeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01374498643286099244noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000858382516594426.post-76472444203368411802008-05-26T10:55:00.000-04:002008-05-26T10:55:00.000-04:00I gave up on packed lunches for the rest of the sc...I gave up on packed lunches for the rest of the school year--I got tired of reminding Doug that he needed to read the menu and ask Maggie if she wanted to buy (we let her buy a couple of times a week if it was something that she wanted). I don't believe I should have to ask him to fix a lunch for Mag--especially since I'm technically the bread-winner--though that's not even the point.<BR/><BR/>When we moved into this neighborhood, it was as if we time traveled to Father Knows Best. There are many families here where the mom takes care of the whole house and the children, and the father mows the lawn. Even my college-educated friend has an incredibly strict division of labor based on gender roles. Except for occasionally, she doesn't seem to mind at all. <BR/><BR/>For his part, Doug does way more vacuuming than I do, and laundry. He also does a good job (most of the time) in cleaning up the kitchen (as long as it doesn't involve wiping the counters--no, I don't know why). <BR/><BR/>And I only have the one child--I can't imagine doing this for two or more.<BR/><BR/>You'll have to excuse me; I have to go mow the backyard now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000858382516594426.post-33596649267304068922008-05-23T11:51:00.000-04:002008-05-23T11:51:00.000-04:00Actually, I do mend clothes. I have stitched up ho...Actually, I do mend clothes. I have stitched up holes in socks and patched holes in jeans. I hem pants (and unhem them). I fix seam rips and tears. Etc. I don't mind doing it because I can do it while I watch tv. I would, though, like a wife of my own, particularly when I go on vacation so it is actually a vacation.FreshHellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13051170717740487431noreply@blogger.com