Have dinner ready!
Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready on time for his return. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospect of a good meal (especially his favourite dish) is part of the warm welcome needed.
Prepare yourself!
Take 15 minutes to rest so you'll be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh looking. He has just been with a lot of work-weary people. His boring day may need a lift and one of your duties is to provide it.
Make him comfortable!
Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or have him lie down in the bedroom. Have a cool or a warm drink ready for him. Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soothing and pleasant voice.
Prepare the children!
Prepare the children. Take a few minutes to wash the children's hands and faces, comb their hair, and if necessary change their clothes. They are little treasures and he would like to see them playing the part.
(THIS IS AN ACTUAL SELECTION FROM A HOME ECONOMICS COURSE THAT WAS PUBLISHED IN THE FIFTIES. AN ACTUAL BOOK!! GIRLS READ THIS AND TOOK IT SERIOUSLY!! SHIT. WHAT A WORLD.)