Cam I Am

Recently, I’ve been thinking about my daily activities.  It seems that I don’t do much to help around the house.  And I have to say, I’m not proud that I leave the majority of housework for my wife to do.  But where am I going wrong?

Here’s my typical day:

I get up in the morning, get ready for work, drive for up to 45-75 minutes to get to the office.  I spend the day going to various customers’ homes,  seemingly in a good mood, completing whatever the work order says.  During the day I’m thinking about things that I need to do once I get home.  Once I’m done work, I spend another 45-75 minutes to come home, have dinner, put the kids to bed and then relax.  And that’s it!  I have to be honest, despite my good intentions, I don’t help out around the house much at all.

I know that my wife is at home with our 3 kids all day, and it’s hard for her to watch them all, keep them out of trouble, and get a lot done around the house.  I try and give her a break on my days off, and I assure you, it isn’t easy.

But why don’t I make it more of a priority when I get home?  I always say that I’m tired, but so is Colleen.  Why do I “expect” that she’ll get everything done..

So, it’s time for me to re-evaluate how I do things.  I spend a lot of time, not doing anything.  How am I helping around the house if I “expect” Colleen to do it all?  Don’t get me wrong!  I don’t come home, and saying to her, “Why aren’t the dishes done?”  I have NEVER set some “list” of things I expect done.  The truth is, I’m very understanding that it’s hard with a 5 year old, 2 year old and 8 month old.  I don’t expect anything to be done, and yet, I don’t help much.

To be honest, I’m not proud that I leave so much for Colleen..

So, this is my public announcement.  I’m going to do my fair share around the house.  Maybe now that I am admitting it for everyone to see, I’ll help more..  Because my wife and kids deserve more.

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