AKA: The Dark Side of Homeschooling...

In our unit study on Colonial America, we came across this interesting information:
"In England, beer was the preferred drink for the whole family, even children."

So what's an 11-yr old to do with that information?
Why, ask if she can order a beer, of course.
Apparently, they don't serve beer to minors at Red Lobster.
(Edited upon request by the 18-yr old:
Yes, she was kidding! She referenced the above information with a big ole grin...)

This is the same 11-yr old who toys with empty wine bottles.

And when I shared that with you, Kellieann asked:
"I'm sure everyone who reads this will want to know how the wine bottle became empty if you're a non-drinking family....?"

And Prodoceo said "Kelli Ann's question was on the tip of my tongue too!"

And I keep forgetting to answer that, *edit* not that it bothers anyone but me.

And if you stay with me for a minute, I'll even tell you WHY we're a non-drinking family!

The wine was a gift from a houseguest.
So I smiled and said, "Thank you" and set it aside.
I can tell you it was a red wine but that's all I remember about it.
The label has long since been gone.
But I used most of it for cooking.
And the rest sat in the back of the refrigerator for a long time.
I came across it and looked at the thick, furry stuff in it and decided to pour it out.
But the bottle is pretty so I saved that.
My kids still bring me flowers in spring and I think they'll be lovely in the green bottle.
But just in case you wonder about the "why" we didn't drink it, or even why we don't drink, I'll tell ya!

We're not against drinking.
As a matter of fact, Scripture indicates that it's the moderation aspect that's important.
Not a prohibition against drinking, just against drunkenness.

But years ago, my husband would keep beer in the refrigerator.
Heineken, if I remember correctly.
*Edit* Excuse me, it was Corona with lime....
I did NOT remember correctly!
He would have one on occasion. Usually with a guest that would stop by and want one.
But one day, when our 18-yr old was about 5 or 6, he brought in a six-pack to keep in the refrigerator.
She saw it and got upset.
Highly agitated.
Very emotional.

She said:
"Oh no! Now you're going to start drinking and going to the bars and not come home!"

To this day we have no idea where she got that idea...
...or why.
But that ended the rare alcohol buying of my big bad Marine!