After spending 1-2 hours preparing the meal, we freshen up before our husbands return home from work. We take a few moments to tidy and get children to set the table. We will also prepare a cocktail or refreshing beverage for our husbands to enjoy while we put together a quick appetizer of hummus, maybe some cucumber or tomato. Just a bite or two while we place the food into proper serving dishes.
Our husbands determine how much food goes on each plate. After the plates are cleaned, then the children can ask for a second helping. After dinner we clear the table and begin cleaning up. It might surprise many that often our husbands help out with directing the children to help out and some even assist in loading the dishwasher. We accept their help graciously.
After the little children and those with us who have babies, get them bathed and settled for the night, we begin to plan future meals. We make certain the next days meal is planned, and the meals for the next several days. We check progress on items that are defrosting and make certain it's progressing properly. After dark we light candles. Toss clutter. Make sure out husbands are happy.
When all is quiet we read. Cookbooks, cleaning books and decorating books. Our husbands decide when it's time for us to go to bed.
