A. Lot.
That is what I spent LAST WEEK, on the kids...on all school-related/sports-related things.
Break it down, you ask? Gladly.
$63. That was the cost of Ronan's SCHOOL pictures. Not the ones from Picture People, or Sears, or Target, or even your local really expensive professional photog. And the best part, is that I didn't even get to keep all the pictures. That was just 8 sheets. And trust me when I tell you that the thought of them shredding your child's photo is devastating. I didn't want them to do it, but I couldn't justify another $57 for the last 7 sheets. I mean, I got a copy of all three poses (and he's too handsome for words!) and enough to make sure I can get one to family and friends...but still. Who did that company think they were selling pictures to?!
$25 and $25. Soccer pictures. One team picture of each kid. And them some single pictures. Could I have purchased a car magnet, a button, a mouse pad, some mugs and a calendar? Sure...but then I know we wouldn't be able buy groceries for the next 2 weeks.
$20. T-Shirts. And not just any t-shirts. Spirit t-shirts.
$16. For a good cause and so I can't complain, but it was for Scholastic Books. Not a necessity in the very least, but hard to pass up when your kid walks by the school book fair and begs for a book...to read...I mean, how do you tell a kid, "No! I will not buy you a book to read!"
So $149 broke-er, but at least now I'll have pictures, t-shirts and books to show for it.
