tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post5517705501183535847..comments2023-09-22T06:39:39.043-04:00Comments on Snarkfest: Kids: They cost. A LOT.....SnarkfestBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15654521423192515080noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-53363760042415916912017-04-23T13:28:46.697-04:002017-04-23T13:28:46.697-04:00Hear hear! It is CRAZY how much they cost--just wh...Hear hear! It is CRAZY how much they cost--just when you think you have it covered, the next expense rolls in! GAH!!Meredith Spidelhttp://www.themomoftheyear.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-41821647811164415782016-07-10T13:39:50.161-04:002016-07-10T13:39:50.161-04:00I am so grateful health care is free here in the U...I am so grateful health care is free here in the UK. I take over 70 bills a day to stay alive and my 9 yo niece has arthritis and has to have all kinds of treatments. So grateful it's all free here. Do you get a discount for her being a child? Does insurance cover it?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654712446602861000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-86656595013877482542016-07-10T13:27:06.399-04:002016-07-10T13:27:06.399-04:00My girls are 16&13. 16's prom dress and al...My girls are 16&13. 16's prom dress and all accessories came to over £500 which works out to about $700. Both are going on a school trip £700 so say $1000 with spending money. Girls go back to school early September here in the UK, so we have stationary shopping to do at least $150 and 16 starts 6th form so needs a new uniform (even though it's the same school!) then in October she starts her driving lessons (about $40 each hour) have to pay for a provisional license first ($150) and that's before Christmas! I think we should emigrate to the US, somewhere there's no big spiders or alligators etc but then knowing my luck Trump would become President and have to move somewhere else!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654712446602861000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-29693237030452727882016-07-07T15:11:51.884-04:002016-07-07T15:11:51.884-04:00Right there with ya! I realized at age 12 there w...Right there with ya! I realized at age 12 there was no way I was having kids, and have never regretted that choice. I do feel sorry for parents today, though, as life is so different than it was for us growing up. Hang in there, moms and dads!Sheila1968https://www.blogger.com/profile/10773116555801964518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-54179410614962735932014-04-15T16:50:06.316-04:002014-04-15T16:50:06.316-04:00My children are not allowed to participate in any ...My children are not allowed to participate in any activities that require "gear" or "attire." They'll probably be single forever and never leave home, but whatever. ILisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15818657650664425700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-85623669332515149422014-03-27T17:09:01.829-04:002014-03-27T17:09:01.829-04:00My older son wanted to play sax. So we rented the ...My older son wanted to play sax. So we rented the sax (most expensive band instrument to rent) and then he wouldn't practice. Grrr. Wanted to play drums. Got him drums. Didn't want to practice. Repeat with guitar. Luckily, we use the drums and guitar. Kids are damned expensive and then there's the food they insist we buy, but don't eat. Oy! Oh - and hey, I didn't realize you were a fellow Jersey girl! I'm a nuevo (transplanted) Jersey girl, but still… ;)Linda Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11285985403444531922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-61270404769573296412014-03-26T21:20:47.621-04:002014-03-26T21:20:47.621-04:00I just paid for Miss Gremlin togo to chess Nationa...I just paid for Miss Gremlin togo to chess Nationals in Dallas in May. But it's subsidised and she is very committed. But you're right, they're expensive little critters.<br />Thanks for hooking up to the Hump Day Hook UpAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10937792851389940077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-41802891588508957662014-03-26T19:09:54.213-04:002014-03-26T19:09:54.213-04:00Everyone that had kids tell me that it's super...Everyone that had kids tell me that it's super expensive. I'll live vicariously through you allas I don't have kids.<br /><br />My money is spent on dinners, concerts, vacations, weekend getaways, sports tickets, bar nights, etc.<br /><br />Sorry, don't hate me! :-) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13743646207453247092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-68435101601608465012014-03-26T17:40:44.357-04:002014-03-26T17:40:44.357-04:00Oh yes, I agree. It seems as if schools do so much...Oh yes, I agree. It seems as if schools do so much more than they used to. It is expensive even in second grade. I have opted out of the last two end of grade trips because there are charter buses, admission tickets, etc. And easy 200 bucks. Whatever happened to just an end of grade play day at the park!Debbiehttp://www.thehaphazardhomemaker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-15349515294483745412014-03-26T15:27:26.765-04:002014-03-26T15:27:26.765-04:00Almost makes you want to have another one just so ...Almost makes you want to have another one just so you can sell it. Almost.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04276864103432849013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-35044340598640598852014-03-26T14:14:51.608-04:002014-03-26T14:14:51.608-04:00More is definitely on the way. Prepare now!!!More is definitely on the way. Prepare now!!!SnarkfestBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654521423192515080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-6041963579201703862014-03-26T14:14:17.951-04:002014-03-26T14:14:17.951-04:00You feel that way because you ARE hemorrhaging mon...You feel that way because you ARE hemorrhaging money. One $20 bill at a time (or more!)SnarkfestBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654521423192515080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-25695842514543200912014-03-26T14:13:17.703-04:002014-03-26T14:13:17.703-04:00I'm with you, I'm feeling your wallet pain...I'm with you, I'm feeling your wallet pain.SnarkfestBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654521423192515080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-7849264442885401182014-03-26T14:04:28.309-04:002014-03-26T14:04:28.309-04:00I needed to lie down after I wrote it!I needed to lie down after I wrote it!SnarkfestBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654521423192515080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-44502181239209845082014-03-26T09:59:57.889-04:002014-03-26T09:59:57.889-04:00We've got one in daycare and one in preschool,...We've got one in daycare and one in preschool, which is free where we live. Phew. Before the youngest was in daycare, she was with a nanny. Holy smokes, she made more money than I did!<br />Now we're getting ready to buy a house so we have more space. And then they'll start really getting into the "extra's". So far sweets has only been signed up for ballet, but I know more is to come....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-37624542252165104832014-03-26T09:52:05.140-04:002014-03-26T09:52:05.140-04:00Oh, yes ... I have the Middle School Track Booster...Oh, yes ... I have the Middle School Track Boosters paper next to me that is requesting $40. And she needs shoes. And I just dropped $80 on a newly strung, gently used tennis racket ... and $50 on a giant tennis bag ... and $50 on specific shorts he needs ... and I gave him $20 for food when they stop to eat on the way home from the match today.<br /><br />My kids make me feel like I'm hemorrhaging money!Real Life Parentinghttp://www.reallifeparentingblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-71346844693979038622014-03-26T09:20:33.048-04:002014-03-26T09:20:33.048-04:00I call Jacob my million dollar child....and he is ...I call Jacob my million dollar child....and he is 10. Don't even get me going on the Jillian's $500 for her gymnastics uniform and travel bag. She's 8...and not in the olympics. Holy crap are they expensive. The Shitastrophyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09354384117658924612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-1836492638567667952014-03-26T08:05:21.970-04:002014-03-26T08:05:21.970-04:00Whew! I feel exhausted and broke reading this post...Whew! I feel exhausted and broke reading this post! :-) What we do for our "well-rounded children."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-25885725408270438862014-03-25T18:56:34.242-04:002014-03-25T18:56:34.242-04:00Jeez Jen, you take the prize for mother of the cen...Jeez Jen, you take the prize for mother of the century!!!SnarkfestBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654521423192515080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-32816436138051416852014-03-25T17:44:39.442-04:002014-03-25T17:44:39.442-04:00Though I only have one said kid, i can totally rel...Though I only have one said kid, i can totally relate. I make up for the second kid via the only kids meds. Just got a bill for her new arthritis meds (infusion 2 weeks apart and then once a month) at a tidy sum of $7330.00 per infusion. I feel your pain.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08654415566567109919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-51624148703419820112014-03-25T14:51:42.329-04:002014-03-25T14:51:42.329-04:00What? You don't have a money tree out back? Yo...What? You don't have a money tree out back? You should get one, they're nice. SnarkfestBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654521423192515080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-55618313862544555222014-03-25T14:51:03.167-04:002014-03-25T14:51:03.167-04:00Definitely balance and moderation, and trust me, m...Definitely balance and moderation, and trust me, my kids will tell you, they hear the word NO out of my mouth WAY more than they hear yes. SnarkfestBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654521423192515080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-13031430177022967832014-03-25T14:50:08.871-04:002014-03-25T14:50:08.871-04:00We do love them. Sometimes I wish they were a litt...We do love them. Sometimes I wish they were a little less motivated, but I guess it's a case of 'be careful what you wish for'. I also don't want them living in my basement when they're 35.SnarkfestBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654521423192515080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-27784031781915133852014-03-25T14:38:31.752-04:002014-03-25T14:38:31.752-04:00Oh yes...
Travel for debate club. Driving lessons...Oh yes...<br /><br />Travel for debate club. Driving lessons. AP exams. And now he wants boxing equipment. He's paying for that himself. Lately, it's literally been hundreds of dollars a week. I don't HAVE spare hundreds every week... Michellehttp://www.rubbershoesinhell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346136223430272580.post-58022346490914098012014-03-25T14:07:45.946-04:002014-03-25T14:07:45.946-04:00I feel ya. My activities? Yearbook club. Art cl...I feel ya. My activities? Yearbook club. Art club. Spanish club. That was HS. Worked too, in a warehouse, to build character. My kids are 11 & 9. "Can we have a party at Skyzone?" Nope, you want to be on gymnastics team, so that's where my $ goes. "So-and-so is going to Disney." Yip, and you have travel baseball, you get to go to all KINDS of places!! Maybe I'm mean, but we have to prioritize, and No is definitely part of my vocabulary. Balance & moderation will yield these well-rounded, responsible adults. I'm very lucky - mine don't ask for much, but we have yet to get into the age of dances, proms, dates, etc. I think I just died a little saying that...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com