I do not think our kids know what an
apron is.
The principal use of Grandma's apron
was to protect her dress, because she only had a few.
But also because it was easier to
wash an apron instead of a dress.
They also used the apron and
potholders to remove the pan from the stove or in the oven ..
It also served to wipe the tears and
dirty nose of the children ..
And when they went to get the eggs
from the chicken coop the apron was also very convenient to carry the eggs.
When her children were shy if
visitors came by they could shelter under her apron.
And if it was cold she could screw
her arms there and warm up.
It was also very suitable to wipe many
sweat, when they stood bent over the stove for cooking.
Wood for the stove was also brought
into the apron.
From the garden it wore all kinds of
vegetables inside.
And if the peas were shelled, the
differences where in the apron.
In the fall the apron was used to hold
the picked apples that lay under the trees.
When grandma saw unexpectedly visitors
coming, you be amazed of how much furniture that old apron could dust, in a few
seconds.
When the food was ready, she went out
and waved her apron, then everyone knew that it was time for diner.
It will be a long time before someone
invented something that can be used for so many purposes, such as the apron!
Remember !! In this time, we would be
mad to know how many bacteria there were in that apron However, I never get
sick of it ...... ..or it must be ......
LOVE!
