Marriage is NOT 50/50

As I was driving into work this afternoon (yes, work on a Sunday) I was thinking about ALL the things I did before leaving for work.  Then of course I thought about all the things the husband did before he left for work- yes, he had to work this afternoon as well!  You guys, I found the comparison just so darn funny that I had to share with all of you here!

Please know, this isn't a "bash" on husbands.  I LOVE husbands, mine most of all!  If you follow me over on the Facebook page, you know I'm ALWAYS lovin' on the wonderful men in our lives!  But this ladies....well, this is just too funny and completely true.


Wives List of Things Before Heading to Work:

• Turn on lights
• Start coffee
• Feed dogs
• Give dogs medicine
• Clean up kitchen after kids have trashed it
• Shower
• Make everyone breakfast
• Wipe down dining table or breakfast bar
• Put dog toys in basket
• Throw a load of laundry in the wash
• Give husband a hair cut
• Take dogs outside to potty
• Make sure all windows & curtains are closed
• Pack lunches for everyone
• Set out vitamins
• Remind everyone to take vitamins
• Pour apple cider vinegar for husband
• Remind husband to drink apple cider vinegar
• Clean up dogs dishes from breakfast
• Rotate laundry to the dryer
• Load breakfast dishes in dishwasher
• Wash any dishes from breakfast
• Start dishwasher
• Clean sink
• Get dressed
• Yell at kid to get dressed & put on deodorant
• Put on makeup
• Do Hair
• Put dogs in kennels/bedroom 
• Pick up random trash off the living room floor
• Remind husband not to forget cell phones, laptop, lunch
• Turn off lights
• Set alarm
• Drop off kid with sitter/family/classes etc if necessary
• Drive to work

Congratulations wives!  You can now start your "Work Day".

Husbands List of Things Before Heading to Work:

• Shower
• Get dressed
• Go potty
• Eat breakfast made by wife
• Take vitamins that wife set out
• Drink apple cider vinegar after wife reminds you
• Grab cell phones, laptop & lunch 
• Drive to work

BWHAHAHA!  Now this is just plain funny mmkay....and completely true for my house.  But here's the thing- I wouldn't have it any other way.

PS- If you are so blessed to have a wonderful marriage, you know that we all contribute in different ways.  My husband shows his love differently.  He has different tasks and jobs in regards to our family and our home but at the end of the day, it truly all balances out.  I hope you'll all remember that marriage is not 50/50.  It works when each person gives 100% and forgets to keep score.