As most of you know, I am a Stay at home mom to my 3 beautiful children, 5 and under. The hubby works Monday-Thursday and doesn't get home until after 6:30 p.m. and by this time, I am just exhausted.
The other day he got home from work, we ate supper then I asked him if I could relax and take a bath. He looked at me and said, "Seriously?" That is not the response I was looking for, so I got offensive and this was our conversation.
Me: I have been home all day with the kids and just want to relax, have some me time, be alone and do nothing.
Him: Well, what about what I want to do?
Me: What do you want to do?
Him: Nothing
Me: (By this time I was furious, but said in a calm voice) You make a big deal about wanting to do something and now you are saying you don't want to do anything.
Him: I just want to do nothing. Meaning, I work all day, just like you do. Come home and play with the kids. I just want to sit and do nothing sometimes.
Me: Oh, ok.
Here I am sitting here being selfish, wanting my time, when he is at work all day, comes home and is expected to play with the kids and help around the house. I am writing this as I reflect back on what he said and the meaning behind it.
