Proverbs 31:27 She hath looked well to the paths of her house, and hath not eaten her bread idle
We had a nice long chat yesterday about sourdough and all sorts of things. I hope you are practicing your sandwich bread! Any extra loaves can be put in a ziplock or storage bag and frozen — after it has cooled for a few hours at least.
In the chat I said, “Being a housewife means trying -- and failing at! -- many things! And you learn SO MUCH when you do that!”
I wrote more about confidence here.
A wife and mother is truly the queen of her realm, the household. She doesn't automatically know everything. She works hard and thinks very hard about things so she can figure out what she needs to do and how she can meet others' needs. She does philosophize, even if it's at the kitchen sink or late at night while feeding the baby, and not in an ivory tower (but remember, the Blessed Virgin is called “Tower of Ivory” though she was a mere mother in her home).