Why is it that men get to do whatever in the heck they want to do whenever in the heck they want to do it? For some women, their husbands hunt. For some, they golf. Others have hobbies like skiing or fishing or boating. Some men run or bike or swim. There are those men who put together models or work on cars or watch every sporting event shown on television. Still others attend any game for which tickets can be found. Some men are musicians or artists or horsemen. ALL MEN have hobbies.
Many women have hobbies as well. I, for one, enjoy reading. I also love to shop and have Girls Night Out. I’d even go so far as to say that one of my hobbies is just piddling around the house. It makes me feel good!
The difference in men and women? Men choose when they’ll do their hobbies and let their wives know, assuming she’s available to watch THEIR children. Women ask permission, make sure that the man will, in fact, be at home, that he has not already made other plans. It’s universal. If you men ever wonder what we talk about under our breaths when we think you’re not listening, you now know. Many of the men I know are fantastic husbands, hands-on fathers, great providers…..Still the question remains - Why is that men get to do whatever in the heck they want to do whenever in the heck they want to do it?
August 1st, 2008 at 9:47 pm
Ditto! I think it might be part of the curse. Have you ever (finally) taken those few hours away you needed for your sanity, only to come home 30 minutes past the kids’ bedtime and found out they haven’t eaten dinner, aren’t ready for bed and have been messing up without being told to clean up the ENTIRE TIME YOU WERE GONE!!
August 1st, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Bash. Bash. Bash.
Feel better now?
I seem to recall the two of you both going out last night todo some jewelry shopping…and the kids were fed, in bed early, and the house was cleaner than when you left (at least in my house).
August 1st, 2008 at 10:41 pm
David - Yes, I had a fantastic time last night, and all was quiet when I got home. I also SCHEDULED my plans 10 days ago, asked permission, and made certain that my kids would be taken care of. BTW, Carson babysat because Rowland had worship practice!
I’m not meaning to bash. Just stating the facts!! And I don’t really feel better now because the whole house is asleep, and I’m up doing laundry!
I AM MARRIED To A GREAT MAN - That’s definitely not the point!
August 2nd, 2008 at 8:05 am
lol…did I hit a nerve??
August 2nd, 2008 at 8:22 am
oh, Kitty…this is soooo easy I’m not even going to touch it — wait, yes I will — Because MEN RULE!!!
Yup, I’ll be sleeping on the couch for a week when Amy reads this.
August 2nd, 2008 at 11:10 am
I think it goes back to the garden…
Then again, we have to consider the deep insight that Wayne brings to this discussion.
I, however, don’t have that kind of life.
August 2nd, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Grant - WHATEVER!
Wayne - You’d be lucky to get the couch at my house after that comment! Do you have a doghouse???
August 2nd, 2008 at 8:05 pm
Simply put…because men don’t know how to plan! It’s universal!
August 5th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
I know when to keep MY mouth shut!!!
August 5th, 2008 at 4:45 pm
Helpful tip, if you enjoy reading then find the book called “The Shack” by William P. Young. After reading the book, then post your treasures you gained from the insight of this writer. I am sure the blog will go on for days. Have a blessed one!!