ZONE METHOD

Some Tips that I've read on an article about how husband and wife divide housework, I really like the idea...things is I'm not really sure how to discuss with my hubby yet..soon..soon..

As a working mom sometimes you will also feel exhausted with all the responsibilities...at work at home as a wife...as a mother.. to cook..to do the cleaning...laundry an d much much more

Well the idea of sharing the work load is great!!!


1. Both of you write two lists: the household tasks that you don't mind doing and the ones you hate doing. Sometimes one of your hated tasks is one your partner doesn't mind doing at all. This is a great starting point for creating your zones.

2. Agree on two to three tasks that will always be your responsibility. Perhaps it will be your laundry as it is with my hubby and me. We also are in charge of our offices.

3. Pick at least one task you can do together. We cook and clean the kitchen together at least once a week and we also do projects like gardening or cleaning the garage to work on together. We put on some tunes and beep on our way through the task at hand.

4. Once you pick your zones, agree on a schedule to switch so that you are fresh and motivated to deal with your zone. When we first started, Larry chose to do the kitchen as a permanent zone. I had the living room and dining room. Well, he tired of the kitchen after a month or so and we switched. I LOVE doing the kitchen now after a month off and he is happily taking care of the other rooms.

5. Celebrate your success. Compliment your partner on his or her zone. Tell your partner not only how much up appreciate your newly ordered home, but how very much you appreciate the ATTITUDE of cooperation that is happening. Resentment has no place in a SOUL MATE relationship and with plans like the ZONE METHOD, you can keep those love fires burning!