I haven’t posted in a couple of days because I have been getting a computer chip implanted behind my left ear. You know the kind that turns you into the perfect wife, mother and housecleaner?
Apparently if you’re going to stay home and not work people expect you to get stuff done. In fact, the other night I was chastised by my husband who said “If you’re going to stay home, you need to get some things done.” He was specifically talking about 2 things he had asked me to do that I hadn’t gotten around to yet but I think he meant everything in general.
At first I was a little angry. Then I got my feelings hurt - I even squeezed out a tear or two. Then I thought about it for a while and had to admit that he was right. I haven’t been a very good housewife especially recently.
Back when I brought home my share of the bacon, I worked hard to be as much like Donna Reed as possible. Running myself ragged keeping the house as clean as possible. Juggling work, the house and kids wasn’t very easy. I was overwhelmed with the amount of stuff that needed to be done… laundry, cleaning, shopping, errands, school plays, sports activities, doctors and dentists. The to-do list was never ending.
When I finally got fed up with leading a double/triple life and quit my job, I think Steve believed that life at our house would miraculously turn into some kind of 50’s sitcom. It really hasn’t been much like that at all. In fact, some days (weeks? months?) it’s been as far from that as I could possibly be.
While I don’t want to be all Donna-like anymore I do need to come to terms with the fact that pretty much I am the daily maid and while there isn’t a whole lot of satisfaction to be gained from the perfectly clean house, it still needs to be done.
So, what does the modern day Stepford Wife look like? I did a little research and I can tell you it’s not going to be easy. First of all, I don’t look good with big hair and blonde doesn’t suit my complexion. But some of the other stuff I think I can manage.
Just a warning - this will require shopping. I don’t own any of those perky dresses or frilly aprons.
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