Saturday, April 4, 2020

New Rules and Routines

Like many others, we've both been working at home for several weeks now as a result of the pandemic. The kids are also doing virtual schooling. When it first started, we never imagined we'd still be home through the month of April and so there was not much of routine in house. We were all leisurely doing work, often sitting on the couch or in front of the TV. We slept in and stayed up late. When it became evident this was going to be a longer term situation, we realized things had to change. We had to get back to a more structured environment.

It was a challenge for me adapting to a new schedule. I had just gotten into a good 'life' routine where I was going to the gym regularly, eating healthy, and managing work and home life perfectly. Things were humming along good and then the pandemic happened. The gym closed and it's been hard to motivate myself to workout at home. Snacking has increased significantly at my house and so the healthy eating has gone out the window. It's been a challenge but one that I have learned to adapt to. I realized that I had to change some of my thinking and develop new routines and schedules to fit into this new environment. I've discovered that long walks and bike rides in the nearby woods are enjoyable and great exercise and stress relievers. I used to go to the gym early in the morning but at home I struggle to workout early in the morning. I've accepted that and changed my routines so that I sleep in a bit and do power walks in the afternoon, often times with my husband. When working, instead of plopping on the couch, I've set-up a work space in my dining room and I go there first thing in the morning and get to work. It feels more productive, more like work.

Our days are more structured now but still a bit out of the ordinary. Home and work blend together more now and I don't think that will change until I am back at work. It's actually nice in many ways. One of the better things is getting to spend more time with Thomas and the kids. It's less hectic not having to drive to and from work and being able to take care of the little things at home while also working.  Thomas is keeping up with his chores. In fact he's working a little harder because now there are double the dishes and he's constantly straightening up the house. With us being home, it's allowed me to keep a closer eye on him and even create some new rules and routines. We are spending more intimate time together and having fun with it all.

I am demanding more frequent massages from him, which often result in him pleasuring me afterward so that's been really nice. I tease him quite a bit throughout the day. I give him little rubs here and there when the kids are not nearby. He is loving that. I've started picking out which pairs of panties I want him to wear each day. A few times I have made him change to a new pair in the middle of the day just for fun. I've spent some time training him on how to fold my clothes properly. He's never been good with that. In the evenings, when I am not in the mood for a massage, I've started having him kneel in the bedroom while I get ready for bed. Then he kisses my feet right before I get into bed. In the mornings, he serves me coffee in bed. Finally, I have created a list of odd-ball projects for him to do around the house over the next few weeks. It's all things that I'm always thinking about doing but just never get around to such as organizing a closet, painting a room, or getting rid of old stuff in the basement and garage.

For those of you stuck at home, this is a great time to think about new rules and routines to incorporate into your WLM. With the extra time together, it is a great opportunity for training him to do things better and to your highest expectations. It's also a great time to indulge in pampering and experiment with kinky and fun things. If you don't have kids at home, he could literally be your slave for a few weeks. Might as well make the most out of the situation. If I did not have kids at home, I think I'd have him naked all day except for a collar and frilly panties :). Many of the new rules I put in place will disappear when this is all over. I am going to enjoy it while I can. Then it will be back to the old routines with a few new things mixed in.

I hope you all are adapting well to the new environment. Disruption is stressful and frustrating but in the end there is always good that comes from it. Take advantage of the extra time you have with each other and look for the opportunities to have fun and new joyful experiences.

-Mz Kaylee














13 comments:

  1. Great ideas!
    The days all seem the same now. News structure helps indeed
    - Mike

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  2. Mz Kaylee,
    This is a hard time for all of us. What a good idea for new rules and routines to be implemented. I'm doing just that with my husband in a way. I've cooled off, now, but he's being punished for disrespectful comments disguised as humor. I don't want to be extremely mean to him, especially now, but he's got additional expectations and restrictions for two weeks. They won't be so bad, and there’s no hitting or pain to be inflicted, but they will remind Phil of his place. I've also warned him that his cleaning chores and other duties better show perfect results. It’s just the two of us in our home, and there’s no commuting time or things of that nature. Phil has extra time. I'll be inspecting his work every day. Phil needs to get it through his thick bald head that Mistress is keeping a close eye on him from now on. He’s on probation in a real sense. I'm well aware that some of things might turn him on, but many of these punishments are being imposed simultaneously. I got soft, too forgiving with him. Our anniversary will fall during his two weeks of punishment. We will exchange gifts, though he knows that only one of us will be getting an orgasm.

    Good luck and be well. I will be pleased to set up a profile at some point soon. I want to create a new email because I have one I use strictly for business matters and one for emails to our family.

    Regards,
    Joan

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    1. Joan- I love what you are doing. It's like a mini boot camp for him. A great use of your time together. If you are willing to share, I'd love to hear some of extra restrictions and punishments that you are imposing.

      I look forward to receiving your profile. Good idea about creating a new e-mail. It's best to keep work and pleasure separate.

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    2. Mz Kaylee,
      I read your boot camp posts for some ideas and my husband has already started two weeks of activities designed as punishments and to reinforce my position as leader in this home. I verbally tore Phil a new one over the weekend with him kneeling in the center of what I referred to as "my bedroom". I began reminding him that he wanted this relationship. I asked him if he still does and he said, "Yes Mistress Joan". That's all he said as I made sure I covered want he did, why it was wrong, and how he's going to fix things over the next two weeks.
      - No internet except for what he uses on his laptop from the office
      - No IPhone use except for phone calls
      - No work shop. It's padlocked (I had found a new lock and hasp and made him install it and give me the keys).
      - No regular clothing (just panties for him, but he can temporarily dress for live meetings for his job)
      - No orgasms for him (I reminded him about the few orgasms he gets as a submissive, and the number remaining for him in 2020. I'm not taking any away because he is in his mid-50s and needs some releases for prostate health. He seems to like chastity, and we might get a better metal cage in the future though this will be his decision)
      He must:
      - Jump to it when I call him or ask him for anything
      - Clean my closet and fully organize it (as I watch)
      - Report to me each morning before he signs on for work clean shaven. He must tell me what he's going to be working on (I really don't care, it's just something I demanded)
      - Wash all the panties we own by hand regularly
      - Keep up with all his chores
      - Pleasure me on request (he loves pleasuring my bottom)
      He got a firm tap of my paddle each time I stated something. He also got a cold supper on Sunday, and ate alone.

      I felt bad doing this but there's nothing that's so bad or out of the ordinary for him. He already told me, "You're the undisputed boss, I got carried away." Let's face though; I think men like Phil, and maybe your own husband, love all these things.
      Thanks and regards,
      Joan

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    3. Joan, I was excited to read that you are giving boot camp a try. I think it will be a great experience for both of you. Don't feel bad for one second. Trust me - this is a fantasy come true for Phil. During boot camp you are partially stepping into role playing as a more strict and demanding wife so have fun with it and don't hold back. I hope you give us updates along the way on how it's going. It's great that you are giving it a try!

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    4. Ms Kaylee,
      Thank you for your reply. My husband has certainly been an energized sub. Three days into the first week of his punishment have shown me positive early results. He polished a coffee table so well I got dizzy looking at my reflection because it seemed to go to a depth I've never seen before, and I'm 100 percent serious. His other work was excellent, though I'm sure I'll find some fault ;-) The strict wife and boot camp is going to be something my husband will experience more often. He's no doormat to me either. I know him well. He's loving every moment of this. It was so obvious earlier today because he couldn't wait to log out of his office network and ask Mistress if there was anything he could do to help with dinner. As it is he will be handling all cleanup when I cook from this point on, unless I agree to another arrangement or do it myself for a short time. Thank you so much for the advice.
      Regards,
      Joan

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  3. The Honey Do list is long, stay at home has provided my wife to address some cleaning out. This was not a good idea, I had hidden some magazines, well she did not find them, I did. She smiled and said wonder what else we will find. Nothing was done, the cleaning continued and once all the bedrooms were addressed, she then addressed the magazines.

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    1. I am sure a lot of secrets will be discovered during the pandemic. :)

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  4. Hi Mz Kaylee, i love Your blog and have been following for a while. My Mistress and i are also trying to make the most of our extra time together. One thing we are working on is training me to orgasm through anal stimulation only. Yesterday morning we got to practice for about an hour. i had worn my plug to bed and we switched to the prostate toy to practice with. i got very close a few times but couldn't get over the edge to the sweet place. i hope She will continue to work with me. i am really loving the attention.
    If You or any of Your readers have any suggestions for us that would really be appreciated.
    Stay safe Mz Kaylee

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  5. Sounds like an exciting challenge. I like how she thinks. You need to get yourself mentally over the edge. Mind over matter! Long term teasing and denial will probably help too. Good luck

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  6. Mz Kaylee,

    I love your blog and have been following it for a couple of years. I work as a counselor with many families, and I see them going through similar adjustments to the ones that you have described. This is a challenging time for everyone. But I love the ways that you have chosen to take advantage of the different situation to reinforce the nature of your relationship, and to take care of tasks and projects that you have been wanting to have addressed.

    I currently live about 2 hours away from my girlfriend, and we have had to keep our distance for the past few weeks. I wish that I was in a position to be present with her and to experience with her the kinds of interactions that you describe between you and your husband.

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  7. I've always wondered what would happen if a counselor advised a couple to try a WLM? Wouldn't that be interesting? Truth is that a WLM will not solve the deeper relationship issues. Those still need to be worked out for the WLM to be successful. That's a bummer your GF is far away. There are lots of fun things you can do virtually. A huge part of submission and domination is psychological so although she is not present she can still be very much in control. She could assign you tasks to do and give you rules to follow. You could have check-ins several times a day via video, text, chat, and you sending photos as proof of your obedience. A real time virtual domination or teasing session can be very intense and exiting. Be creative!

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  8. I will say this on new routines...my weekends now are nonstop service, nearly 20 hours each day the past Saturday and Sunday, from meticulous cleaning, laundry, projects, etc. to "down time" which usually consists of rubbing her feet for an hour or so while she reads (my wife has been plowing through books, while I've barely had time to start one).

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