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1. If you decide to let your 4 year old play with playdoh at the kitchen table - it would be a good idea to clean it up afterwards.
2. If you decide to make a big deal out of the fact that you "did the dishes" (put the dishes in the dishwasher) - it would be a good idea to start the dishwasher.
Following these tips might make your wife a little less upset when you ask her (and her barely there voice and huge headache) to get up with the kids on Saturday morning.
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Oh no! But at least he mastered the art of putting the dishes in the dishwasher. Was there a special course that he took for that? Feel better!
Got any tips for how to get them to complete a project they started a year ago?
Hope you're feeling better. Headaches suck.
They never learn, do they?
Marinka - He did receive an "P" for his dishwasher course. P for "progressing." He's getting there.
Christie - Clearly if there's ever been an example of someone not actually knowing us "in real life" it's this. If you ever come visit Chicago give me a call and I'll give you a tour of our home and all the unfinished projects. No hurry. They will still be unfinished in the next 5 years, I'm sure. =)
Anglophile - He did feel bad when I gently pointed out that he forgot to start the dishwasher. "Oh man. You're kidding? I had it loaded and everything!" So - maybe this will help him learn, but you know, it happens ALL the time. So maybe not.
I think Mike needs to "learn at his own pace". We have a sweet deal.....I load and start the dishwasher and Leah empties and organizes everything. Sometimes we both neglect our duties, but someone will do it. Unfinished projects....I think that goes both ways in this household. I have 3 holes I need to putty for like a month, and Leah has a screenplay to finish. You would think my project would be easy compared to hers, but I wouldn't be surprised if we both finish at the same time!
Dan!
Good point!
That's usually our arrangement too...sort of...I keep the dishes out of the sink during the day (breakfast and lunch) and then Mike'll usually do the dinner dishes and START the washer. (unless I need a break from the kids - then I'll volunteer to do it!) When it's not started it makes my "job" of emptying in the morning really hard and throws my day off.
Well,
The problems associated with married life can be solved by both the partners. In some cases the initiative of the husband works out well enough and in some cases the wife must take the initiative. The overall objective is simple; one can easily solve marriage problems without the involvement of third parties. There is no need of friends, relatives or counselors to find a solution.
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