having twins that are currently 3.5 weeks old, I can safely say the most appreciative thing is the food, the housework whilst would be lovely - can always wait, I find that I'm only eating one meal a day because in between the feeding, changing, burping, I only have time to get around to a meal around 6-7 pm.

Even buying a BBQ chook with some salad leaves and bread rolls is the most appreciative thing!