If You Eavesdropped...

...in my home today, you would have heard this conversation.

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Little Sis: So,what are you going to to now that you're home from college?

Me: I'm not sure. There are a lot of things I want to learn at home.

Little Sis: Like what?

Me: Well, I'd like to learn how to look at a cupboard full of random ingredients and make a great meal like mom does, and I want to be able to grow my own vegetables and herbs in a garden. I want to work on my sewing skills so that I can at least alter any garment to fit just right. I want to invite some of the older ladies in our church over for dinner. I want to help mom in any way I can...

Little Sis: Wait, wait wait. Just stop right there. I see where this is going.

Me: You do?

Little Sis: Yep. You wanna be a "Proverbs 31 woman."

Me: Yeah. Exactly. :)

A Lost Art

I enjoyed this passage from Eight Cousins:

"Well, now, there is one very excellent, necessary, and womanly accomplishment that no girl should be without, for it is a help to rich and poor, and the comfort of families depends upon it. This fine talent is neglected nowadays, and considered old-fashioned, which is a sad mistake, and one that I don't mean to make in bringing up my girl. It should be a part of every girl's education..."

"Oh, what is it?" cried Rose eagerly, charmed to be met in this helpful and cordial way.

"Housekeeping!" answered Dr. Alec.

"Is that an accomplishment?" asked Rose, while her face fell, for she had indulged in all sorts of vague, delightful dreams.

"Yes; it is one of the most beautiful as well as useful of all the arts a woman can learn. Not so romantic, perhaps, as singing, painting, writing, or teaching, even; but one that makes many happy and comfortable, and home the sweetest place in the world. Yes, you may open your big eyes; but it is a fact that I had rather see you a good housekeeper than the greatest belle in the city. It need not interfere with any talent you may possess, but it is a necessary part of your training, and I hope that you will set about it at once."

-- Louisa May Alcott