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[skeeter@ccia.com]

Fabs, an answer to how expensive kids are. I raised 2 of them. When they are young, it isn't too bad. One thing is you get to buy them some of the toys you like to play with. Now I raised girls and barbie toys weren't my style but they did get into the outdoors so that worked some. When my one girl was only learning to walk, my wife asked me for some cash one time and when I looked at the kid, her hand was out too..Maybe that is just something they are born with. Now comes school days. This is when it starts to get expensive. Need the clothes, all the trips and things they get into in school. Then college...whew, can only imagine what that will cost when yours are old enough..At least mine are through all that and both have good men and jobs..I tease everyone that says, can't do this or that because going to have a baby. Well if you wait to do those things later, never happen at least until they are on their own...I have sold harleys, motorhomes and some other toys to get them through school etc thinking I can replace them later..yea right...prices have gone up so much I can't see much happening here....
Congrats too. Nothing like your own for sure...Best for all of you.
Then some kids grow up to be your worst nightmare. Take my brother for example. His oldest son is still in jail and I have spoken of some of his dealings in the past on some posts....Well, I guess these problems along with his health, alcohol and finances were just too much for the guy. He is 4 years younger than I and he shot himself tonigt..At least now he is at peace.