How To Re-train Your Husband and Son: I’ve Made My Bed But I’m Sick Of Lying In It!

I love my family very much and don't know what I'd do without them.  They complete me, but sometimes I wish that I could redo a few things.  My hubby and son are super spoiled and its all my fault!

Growing up, I had one brother and three sisters.  We were taught that you have to cater to the men.  My dad, grandpa, uncles, and even my brother.  We served them first, then we ate.  We took care of all the household duties and if they needed something, we got it for them.  That's just the way things were.

From the moment I met my husband, I catered to him.  From the moment my son was born, I catered to him.  Now, I wish I could take some of it back.  I never realized how much I did for them until this weekend.  I worked until 5 pm on Saturday and then rushed home to do all the last minute Easter stuff.

Between laundry, cleaning house, filling eggs and a list of other chores, I hear my hubby calling for me.  I stopped what I was doing and ran to see what he needed.  I get to the living room and this is what he said, "I'm thirsty, could you get me a drink?"

I was shocked.  Here I am running around like a crazy woman trying to get stuff done and he has the nerve to call me for a drink.  I asked what are you doing and he said we're just watching TV.  I couldn't believe it, but I didn't say anything.  I went and got him his drink and one for my son too, of course.  As the night went on, they kept calling me for this or that.

I finally had it!  They weren't helping me with anything but they couldn't take a break from the TV to go and get themselves a snack or drink.  I finally told my husband, "look I am super busy and you want me to stop everything to cater to you."

He looked as shocked as I did.  I guess it was natural instinct to call me because that is the way I have them.  It is 100% my fault.  After we talked about it, he admitted that he didn't realize what he was doing.  I also admitted that it was my fault.  I kept thinking about that old saying " You've made your bed, now lie in it."

But I realized that I didn't like that bed anymore.  I am tired of lying in it and something has to change.

We both agreed that if I am super busy and he gets thirsty, he'll walk to the kitchen and get his own drink.  I love doing things for my guys, but sometimes its a little ridiculous!