You make me think of my mother-in-law. My husbands parents came over from Ireland in the 30s. There is no question--that woman ran the house. There was definite division of labor in that family: she was in charge :) Strong. You could depend on her in a pinch, always.
Why brown envelopes from England?
RE: Erika and Charlie Kirk Fairy Tale: "Have More Children Than You Can Afford" and "Leave the Finances to Your Husband"