My Husband Criticized Me for Buying a Robot Vacuum While on Maternity Leave—He Learned a Valuable Lesson
While on maternity leave, my days revolved around caring for our newborn, Sean — sleepless nights, endless feedings, and little time even to eat. When my husband, Trey, came home to a messy house, he dismissed my exhaustion and called me “lazy” after seeing I’d bought a small robot vacuum.
Hurt, I stopped everything except caring for Sean. Within a week, Trey was overwhelmed by the lack of clean clothes and food. When I reminded him of his own words, he finally realized how much unseen work I did. After reading a detailed breakdown of my daily schedule, guilt replaced his frustration, and he began helping more.
The robot vacuum stayed, not just as a tool, but as a reminder that motherhood isn’t rest — it’s relentless, unseen labor fueled by love.
