Every Woman Deserves a "Wife"

That's what my friend calls it...a wife.  She has someone who comes every afternoon and picks up the house from the wear and tear of the day, does the grocery shopping, covers if the nanny has to go before mom and dad are home, prepares menus, cooks, does a deep clean on weekends, does the dishes, helps get the kids settled for the night, and in short is a wife.  Or at least the traditional definition of a "wife." 

Who wouldn't want that?  It sounded fabulous to me even before I had such long work days.  My husband has been traveling out of the country, and after five days on my own juggling Giggles and BooBoo with work, I was exhausted and begrudgingly ready for a little help. 

I hired a babysitter for four days, but after two days it feels like a wife.  Tonight, after a frustrating work day where technology was not on my side, it felt great to have someone to help out with my little ones.  She actually unloaded my dishwasher for me.  I loved it. I feel spoiled and indulgent, but more importantly relaxed and rested and ready to enjoy my time with my kids and have energy to all the work that needs to be done. 

And I admit it, I would love to have a "wife" even when my hubby returns.  When I had a less demanding work schedule, I wouldn't think of it, but now running a startup, I am tired.  Although, I think everyone deserves it regardless of work, no work, etc.  I would like to give more time to my kids and hubby and self.  Wouldn't it be wonderful to just have one extra set of hands to help with all the household little things that seem small but take up so much of our time and energy?  Selfish?  Absolutely, but I am sure this is why they say it takes a village to raise a child.  And for those of who can't or don't indulge in this "luxury" every day, give yourself a "wife" when you can.  It is well worth it and for me, it lets me a better mom.