Friday, May 14, 2010

A Man's Job vs A Woman's Job

So I've never thought of myself as a super homemaker. I don't sew my own clothes, or even hem a pair of pants. I didn't make my own bread or can my own peaches. I did like mowing the lawn, trimming the bushes, etc. But then I got married and had a child and now I'm Suzie Homemaker and I love it! Plus I tried to mow the lawn the other day and broke the mower. So I decided I want to stick to the woman jobs.

Last Saturday was the perfect example of the differences in a man's job and a woman's job and I couldn't help but share.


This is B, being a MAN. We're tearing up our tiny patio out back and making a large one with a pergola. He is such a Mr. Fixer and I love him for that! (More pics to come of our progress). While he was using these man tools this is what E and I were doing...


Yes, jam. I love making my own bread, canning meat, jams, etc. I've begun to sew (mostly toys for E...maybe we'll get to clothes at some point). I've just come to appreciate a woman's job and I'll choose jam over demolition any day!

5 comments:

  1. there've been times when I have to be the one to fix something and yet it's funny, Spencer will still get the credit for fixing it. "Daddy fixed it." "Excuse me, Who fixed it?" i have to ask my kids. I enjoy doing both but I too prefer domestic jobs over the Houston humidity!

    Emma gets more beautiful every day!

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  2. Haha! I can totally relate. But now I want some of that sweet jam you made! :)

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  3. Thanks for sharing Steph...this gives me hope to be a homemaker like you someday :)

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  4. Wow!! Way to go woman! I am excited to see your new backyard...we will have to come enjoy it when you are done! Miss ya!

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  5. Goooooo Steph! I am slowly getting there :)

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