On the back of the "mother disapproval" thread....
My mother now happily sits back and watches my father do the ironing, cooking and most of the cleaning. Since he retired due to medical reasons he got bored. She wouldnt let him do the housework as that was her job. Then when I pointed out that I hadnt ironed a shirt ever and my husband had somehow managed. Now she has embraced a life of leisure and Pa is happy as he has stuff to do!
Also, not giving a shiney shite about what people think of what she is wearing. And lying in as long as she likes. For the first 2 years of her retirement she set her alarms as if she was still at work, now she usually gets up mid morning as is sometimes dressed by lunchtime. This was after my sister and I both asked why she bothered to retire if she wasnt going to take it easy.
Dont get me wrong, she still keeps busy but doesnt feel any guilt like she used to if she has a lazy day.
Oh and having a drink more than once very small sherry once a week. She will now have a glass of wine if she fancies it because she has realised that it doesnt turn you into a lush!