Ben's Man Cave

Let me just start by saying that every man AND woman needs a "Man Cave". Ever since we have bought this house, Ben has been saying that he NEEDS a "man cave". A place he can go to with his books and Playstation 3 and call his room. A place that he can shut the door and not be disturbed by everyone else in the house. I always joked around and said, "Can I have a woman cave too???" The reality is that the kids find me everywhere. As most mothers know, there is no place of refuge when you have young kids.

Anyway, after Christmas, his dream became a reality. He moved his PS3 into a room and we found a great deal on some Chaise lounge chairs at Costco. I have always thought that this would benefit Ben but I never knew how much I would enjoy it! I love that he has a place to watch ESPN, Pawn Stars, Mythbusters, etc... I love that he can play Assassins Creed and I don't have to know the entire storyline and what level he is on. I love that he can be down there for an hour before the kids start asking, "where's daddy?" I love that I can do the dishes or clean the kitchen or fold laundry and watch Biggest Loser, Oprah, Grey's Anatomy, etc... and not have him rolling his eyes. I always joked around that Tivos/DVR's saved our marriage but now I can say that the "man cave" is also improving it. I have learned that the more things a man has to help him unwind, the better husband and father he will be. Not every man needs a motorcycle, too many pocket knives, too many guns, PS3, and a man cave to do it-but it has all benefited our family tremendously.

So...for all the women out there- I highly recommend "The Man Cave!"


BEN'S MAN CAVE