Who Wouldn't Want a Wife?

While I was reading this passage my own mother came to mind.

I'm not saying that my father is some does nothing asshole who expects his wife to cater to his every whim, but he has his moments. I can distinctly remember many times growing up when my mom would tell me that being a mother and a wife is not an easy task. She would complain (not often and never to anyone but me) about how much she always had to do (though she would be the first to admit that some of that was her own fault for taking on too many things at once). I never really understood how hard being a mother really was. I would always sympathize with her though, reassuring her that every single thing she did was appreciated. The past few years me and my mother have gotten the closest we've ever been and now I really do realize how much she does.

In the passage there's a quote that says "I want a wife to go along when our family takes a vacation so that someone can continue to care for me and my children when i need a rest and a change of scene." This quote couldn't describe my mother better. My family takes a trip to Florida at least once a year to visit my grandparents. This past year my mother was cleaning the kitchen of my grandmother's house when my sister asked to be brought to the mall. My mom told her she was busy and that they could go later. My sister, in her obnoxious i'm 12 and the whole world revolves around me tone, told my mom that we're on vacation and she should stop cleaning and bring her to the mall. To that my mom replied that mother's don't get a vacation and she can stop being a selfish bitch and go find something else to do.

This passage was so spot on. I'm not saying that all wives do everything for their husbands. I'm also not saying that all men do nothing. There are so many different family situations out there that don't fit into this generalization. But, there are a lot of wives and mothers that fit into this and who aren't appreciated. I know my mother often feels unappreciated and she's completely valid in feeling that way. I think it's important to realize how much some parents sacrifice and take time to do for the ones they care about.

I've realized how much my mom has done for me and the rest of my family. I know I'll never be able to thank her enough or show her just how much I appreciate her.