That sounds so familiar to my own years growing up, we did have to assist with many tasks as children as well. Dad always cooked dinner after a day at work, I prepared vegetables as discussed day prior to arrive and start without delay when relatively young.

Mom worked, had a passion for sewing, nothing bought from stores except material to run through her fingers. Baked puddings and pies was what Mom did do, the kitchen was not her favourite that is for sure.

No joint savings, simply worked well together in an orderly fashion which we the children inherited continuing along similar vein.

!LOVE
!LADY