Women’s work is not much, just a little, from morning to evening
Women’s work is not much, just a little, from morning to evening… that’s what people like to say. They say it with a smile, as if the work of a woman is light, easy, and effortless. But only a woman knows how heavy that “little” work truly is. From the moment she opens her eyes in the morning, her responsibilities begin without pause. She prepares breakfast, gets the children ready, cleans the house, washes clothes, and plans the meals for the day. Before she even has time to sit down, there is already something new that needs her hands and her attention.
The “little work” continues as the hours pass. She sweeps the floor that gets dirty again within minutes. She folds clothes that will soon be worn and washed again. She cooks meals that disappear in a few minutes but take hours of preparation. She comforts the crying baby, helps the older children with school, and keeps the whole house running like a quiet engine in the background. People may not always see it, but she never stops moving.
By afternoon, her body is tired, yet she continues. There are always toys to pick up, dishes to wash, and a hundred small tasks no one else notices. And even when she finally sits down, her mind keeps working—thinking about tomorrow, the tasks waiting for her, and what her family needs next.
By evening, her “little work” has filled the entire day. She has cared for everyone, kept the home together, and given her love in every action. A woman’s work may sound small, but it is the foundation of the family’s comfort and peace.
Her work is not little—it is everything. Her strength keeps the whole home alive.
