I would like to know (in order) the nine important events as they unfold in the story.

• In Chapter One, we meet the family and learn that even as brings the children to work, he also brings his work into the home as he analyzes the inner-workings of the household, ensuring optimal time management techniques.

• In Chapter Two, Dad surprises the family with its first car.

• The family takes a "group" drive in the car and draws the attention of many. The onlookers believe the children are on an outing from the orphanage.

• Chapter Four: The family goes on a road trip!

• Chapter Six takes an indepth look at how the large family works.... as a buisiness.

• Typing lessons

• The Adding Machine Show

• The advent of war.

• In Chapter Eight, the children visit California with their mother.

• Dad does research (takes movies) when the children get their tonsils out.

• The doctor mixes up Ernestine and Martha.