Cheaper By The Dozen Or Almost By Pat Mummert
Patty Mummert profiles Joe and Peggy Schramm and their ten children nine already born plus the anticipated tenth due in September The household includes three bedrooms for the kids bunk beds two TV sets and a formica table The mother Peggy remains calm and practical while the father considers expanding the table or building anew The Schramm home operates like a dormitory with multiple rooms closets and a daily routine shaped by a large family dynamics and humor through the chaos
A Barber Chair in the Basement With 9 Kids
Peggy Schramm describes life with nine children in a 15 room house. The family budgets tightly for food, clothing, and outings, relying on at home haircuts, homemade furnishings, and infrequent vacations. She manages mornings with mass, packing meals, and coordinating baths as the brood grows.
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