At Grandma's house.

[GeauxHomeLittleD]

My Granny's house was like that in most ways- though mine didn't cook- but it was also the place where I worked my backside off before any fun was to be had. Taking care of the livestock, gardens and fruit trees took precedence over all other things. Household chores and chores in the yard and barn. Processing meat and canning. Quilting and sewing. Hunting, fishing, crabbing and frog gigging. Serving the church. Fun and creativity was encouraged but only after all work for the day was completed. 

Best part about Granny's house was I could talk to her about anything at all and she made sure I was well educated. When I started school I was years ahead of my classmates.