Greeting your husband like he's daddy!

By: The Fabulous Mariah HuQ

The garage door opens, and the kids scream "DADDY DADDY" They run down the stairs and jump into his arms as soon as he steps a foot in the door. I walk down and say "hey babe what's up?" and give him a slight peck on the lips. That's typically how the day starts or finishes as my beau returns from work. As an Emergency Room physician his hours vary and sometimes he returns early morning, evening, or night.

Well today I tried something a bit different. When the garage door opened and the kids zipped into his arms, I raced down the stairs as well, with the same excitement, screaming "Daddy Daddy". After laughing at my child-like behavior, he immediately whisked me in his arms, smacked me on the backside and gave me a passionate kiss. His face was filled with joy and his enthusiasm was off the charts. Then, he preceded to ask me about my day, and to tell me about his. He told me that he would take care of the kids and I should go relax.. WOW? Ok really? Just from being super excited about his arrival? 

Yes! Never underestimate the influence your greeting has on your significant other.. The greeting is a vital component to creating an atmosphere in which our beloved spouse will look forward to seeing our faces, and sharing with us at the end of each and every work day.

As wives, what we want is for our husbands to enjoy coming home and love being home. So, in order to do that we must go an extra mile . Even if it means running to his arms when he hits the door. Doing that makes him excited to "run" home and most of all "stay" home. A few other things to keep in mind are the following.

1. Look Fabulous when he arrives. Ok ladies I know it's impossible to look like a beauty queen on a daily basis, but putting on a little makeup, combing your hair (yes take the rollers out!), and slipping on a cute little ensemble won't take more than 15 minutes right? LOL If you have a problem with this, you should ask yourself what would a mistress do or wear to greet your husband????? I figured that would change your mind! ;)

2. Give him all of you for a moment! I know this is a really hard one, especially when you have kids, but you have to do this! Even if it's for 30 minutes or an hour.  Make sure you quit all other projects to greet him and welcome him home. After the welcome just listen and give him your undivided attention. You may not even be in the mood to hear about his job or sports etc.... but listening to him helps to enhance your relationship and strengthen your trust.

3. A good meal goes along way! You may not be able to cook on a daily basis but at least have a sandwich ready. Something is better than nothing, and we all know that men really value a great Meal!

4. Clear the household clutter as much as possible. I'm not saying you have to do a spring cleaning, but I am saying to  clear out the clutter and straighten up a bit.  Nobody wants to come home to a messy house. Being in a clean enviroment allows you to unwind and relax.

Now I'm no relationship expert, but I do know that we as women have the  power to create homes that our husbands love and want to run to - not away from.