Two Baskets

Our dinner guests are gone. Our kids are in bed. Our house is clean. I've worked hard all day. I've showered. I'm ready to relax. But, two baskets of clothes are sitting by the bed. Why is that a problem? My wife is grocery shopping tonight. I'd like to be able to come home to my slippers, newspaper, and recliner. I'd like to watch a soccer game online. But, my wife is grocery shopping tonight. I think more than anything, I'd like to sit and read, enjoy being alone. But, my wife is grocery shopping. I don't have the heart to enjoy myself while she is out grocery shopping. A voice in my head keeps saying, "If she's working while your working, you'd better be working while she's working." I'd better go fold those clothes.