ALT-3 How to Pamper your Wife on Mothers Day
From 3arf
Having been a husband for nine Mother's Days, I have been able to find out what is the best way to pamper my wife on this special day. The keys to a successful pampering are consistency, thoughtfulness, and service. Here are some things I do that will likely work for you as well.
- Plan ahead. Make a scheme for what you will do that day. For instance, I know that my wife wants German puffed pancakes for breakfast, along with sliced strawberries and whipped cream. I also know what she wants for dinner. I now have a plan in place to make sure she does not need to do any cooking that day. Your wife will appreciate your efforts to keep her out of the kitchen on this wonderful day.
- Do the cooking. This is obviously connected to the first tip. But we must understand how pampered a wife feels when her husband does the cooking and serves and presents the meal with attention to detail. Pouring her a drink and making things look attractive make all the difference as well.
- Give her some time alone. Or at least give her some time off from the kids (if there are any). I usually take the kids out for a nice long walk or to do some simple errands so that my wife can have an hour or two of total peace and quiet. Furthermore, I change all diapers on that day and make sure the kids address all issues to me. That's right, we celebrate my wife by showing her how much we don't need her. Just kidding. She feels loved by this consideration and gift of time off.
- Plan the evening yourself. You really do not need to, and should not, seek her advice or input on what to do in the evening. Just make a plan based on what you know about her and implement it. She will love being able to follow your lead and have a plan made for her unfold around her. Truly, it is the thought that counts.
- Often, the woman is a little, or a lot, more touchy than the man. So overcome your anti-touchiness, men, and be sure to cuddle with your honey. Hold her hand. Put your arm around her when you are sitting together. With your touch, remind her of how important she is to you.
- Write a letter. I'm serious. This actually goes with 'Plan ahead' but is so important that it deserves its own paragraph. Write a letter telling your wife specifically how important she is to your life and the lives of your kids. If you do this with enough time in advance, seal it in an envelope and send it to your wife through the mail. The extra time and planning that goes into this will touch your wife deeply.
- The final tip I can give is this. Give flowers. Every time. Don't go nuts, but don't forget. Always give flowers. They are the icing and sprinkles on the cake. Include a note that is simple and heartfelt. A straightforward "I love you" is often all that it takes.
With these few ideas, may all the wives of the husbands who read this feel pampered! Good luck!
