Everyone has gone to bed here. A tough day to be sure. D12 is exhausted. D17 is trying to be the 'surrogate mom' , telling me to make sure that since 'mom isn't around any more' I need to plan balanced meals with veggies and stuff.
Your daughter doesn't need to be mom, but I think it's OK to encourage and praise her contribution to the household.
By the way, she sounds superb!!
My son is 15. Do you think in few years we can arrange a marriage? How many camels are needed for the bride-price? ;-)