Goodwife

This week we are reading about the English Pioneers. It's sobering to read about all the hard work the women and children took part in. My kids unload the dishwasher, vacuum and help with laundry but I am not sure how Josiah would react if I told him he had to keep the fire going. Or if I told Ava Beth she had to knit socks for all three of her brothers and patch their torn clothes. 

Then there is "Goodwife". You thought Goodwife was just the name of a silly TV show didn't you? Well, it actually is a term used for the English Pioneer women. Goodwife was used instead of Mrs. or Ms.. She was the "Mother of the family." And she was a hard working Mother and Wife at that! So I've decided when Jeremy gets home today that we are going to discuss "the children" taking on more chores and how he should now refer to me as Goodwife instead of "Babe."


I will let you know how it goes! I never knew 2nd grade American History could be so enlightening but I like it!


Time to go check the kettle hanging over the fire! Oh wait, my five year old daughter can do that. I've got to gather my grease and fat for the lye I have to make. And if I don't do it now the laundry will pile up fast!


Goodwife Amanda