When I told Ben what I was reading, he was a little nervous. I think he was worried that I would finish it, and decide that I wanted to find a second wife to join our family. Can you imagine? Trying to explain a second wife to Ben's job? "Ummm...yes, she is our...well...kind of a housekeeper...". That qualifies as a member of household (MOH), right?
I don't want a second wife but I certainly thought about what it would be like. What kind of woman I would want to join or family. Here are some of the qualifications she would need (listed in no particular order):
- Cannot be prettier or smaller than me, but around the same size so we can share clothes.
- Like basketball (that's for Ben)?
- If she wants children, she has to bring her own.
- Must love to travel, cleaning, doing dishes, sleeping in the smaller bedroom.
- She would need to have a calmer personality that I have. Can you imagine two of me in one family? No way, we need a calming influence in this house. Just saying.
I am sure there are more things, but really, I haven't put that much thought into it. Besides, I think that having a second wife, or sister wife would be extremely difficult. Not to mention illegal and against the beliefs of my religion. You know, the Mormons.
Anyway...
Besides, we now have a helper, and that has taken care of my desire for help around the household and with the children.
Something to think about, huh? Have you ever thought about a second wife, and what she would be like? Or maybe I'm the only one...
4 comments:
I have actually thought about this (due to too much watching of Big Love :P) as well!
Mostly I've thought: No No NO NO NO on all accounts since I enjoy my quiet alone time far too much (and I don't share well) but it would be nice to have someone who doesn't mind doing the things I hate doing like taking out the garbage or killing bugs. :P Ewww or fishing things out of the garbage disposal. So scary!
I watch that show sister wives on tlc. Crazy! I could not handle sharing my house or my husband. First i am way too jealous and way to needy to only have dustin at my house every 4 days like the ladies on that show do. Also i am very controlling and i have a strict schedule that i go by. I would get way annoyed if some chick came in and messed it up.
I wouldn't want a second wife but I decided if something happens to Chris my sister and I could grow old and be spinsters together. That was until she got married :)
Not being Mormon (although everyone assumes we are for whatever reason), I haven't actually thought about sharing My family with another woman although I've done some reading about polygamy and the Mormon faith. I read Under the banner of Heaven which I imagine isn't exactly praised as a good view of the Mormon religion but a very fascinating look at a very tiny portion of fanatic Mormon fundamentalists. Anyway, it was a very interesting and sad read-the poor victims...Anyway, I wouldn't be able to share my husband at the basic level. He's all mine!!!
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