My hubby is not the type who readily engages in household chores. With his demanding work schedule, his evenings are often reserved for unwinding by watching videos on his phone. However, there is one chore he secretly loves: ironing clothes. Despite his busy and tiring days, he dedicates at least half an hour to an hour each week to this task, ironing his clothes and our daughters’ clothes without complaint.
It’s quite endearing to see my hubby who is a neat-freak meticulously ironing each piece of clothing. He doesn’t mind doing it and takes pride in the result. Fortunately for him, I prefer buying wrinkle-free clothes, so he doesn’t have to iron my clothes as much. But even when I do leave a few pieces on the ironing rack, he will still iron them for me, showing his affection through this small yet significant gesture.
Last year, he made a surprising purchase that further revealed his secret love for ironing.  After dinner at Bangsar Shopping Centre, he wandered into a luxury home living products shop that specializes in ironing boards, pedal dustbins, bathroom and kitchen assortment. None of us anticipated that he would buy something so extravagant, especially from a household products boutique. But to our amazement, he emerged from the shop holding a jumbo-sized Brabantia ironing board under his armpit that cost  RM400! This luxurious ironing board has become his pride and joy. With its spacious surface and sturdy build, it has made ironing an even more enjoyable experience for him.Â
In a way, ironing has become his little escape. It’s a task that allows him to focus and unwind. I think that to him, there’s something meditative about smoothing out the wrinkles, transforming crumpled fabric into perfectly pressed garments. He might not admit it outright, but I can see that he genuinely enjoys this chore 😆. His face lights up with a sense of accomplishment after he’s done, and there’s a certain satisfaction in his eyes as he hangs up the freshly ironed clothes.
While my hubby might never admit it, I know that ironing brings him a sense of satisfaction and peace. And I couldn’t be more grateful for the small but significant way he contributes to our home.
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