We are ALL major Ty Pennington fans (okay, mostly me) so, last night, the kids and I settled in on the couch and watched the premiere episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
The design team surprised the Boys Hope/Girls Hope chapters in Baltimore — you can watch it here, if you, you know, feel like having your heart squished.
"You crying already, Mom?"
Not even five minutes into the show, man, and I was reaching for the Kleenex.
Then, Ty let the families know that Girls (and Boys) Hope will be getting full four-year college scholarships (including room, books and board) this time, my kids were reaching for the Kleenex and I think a couple of them even started to cry.
"Maybe we should apply to be on the show, Mom!"
Oh, if I had a dollar for each time I wished (out loud) for Ty to come crashing through the drywall, well, it would be nice to actually quit using our garage…as a basement.
Never mind, worrying about how in the heck we're sending our kids to college.
"There are A LOT of people who need help more, right Mom?"
Always. Still. It WOULD be nice not to explain that, you know, we don't decorate in early drywall…on purpose.
Then, Ty started interviewing the families.
"We never let my daughter know that we couldn't afford to send her to college."
I grabbed another tissue and cursed myself (in my head) for not thinking and doing the same thing.
Oh, it's NOT like we're going around saying stuff like:
Heather: "I want to go to Boston University."
Holly: "I'd like to go to Italy and study art."
Glen: "I want to go to Rutgers."
"Me: Well you can ALL just FUHGHETABOUTIT!"
But, practically speaking:
Me: "That WOULD be nice, maybe, I dunno, we'll see."
Then, my youngest (she's 9) snuggled in closer.
"Well, I love my home."
[bites lower lip]
"I think our house is perfect for us, right mommy?"
[squish]
I do now. And, if I didn't, I certainly would NOT say it (out loud) not anymore.
"You need 'nother tissue, Mom?"
Hang the drywall, stupid economy!
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91 responses to “Home is Where Your Drywall Hangs”
it is sooo hard to be content with what we have sometimes!! But honestly I don’t think being honest with kids is wrong. My kids are YOUNG (1st and 2nd grade) and they already realize that colllege is expensive and unless something major changes in our lives, not something we will be able to pay for for them. But they also are learning about scholarships and saving up for it themselves and going to community college to start with. I know some might disagree that we’re doing it right but I have never been one to lie to my kids (oh ok except when it comes to Santa, the Easter bunny and the fact that standing “that close” to the tv is bad for your eyes). I think that teaching our kids these things early on helps them to learn to have respect for money and hopefully they will learn to live within their means from the very beginning!!
it is sooo hard to be content with what we have sometimes!! But honestly I don’t think being honest with kids is wrong. My kids are YOUNG (1st and 2nd grade) and they already realize that colllege is expensive and unless something major changes in our lives, not something we will be able to pay for for them. But they also are learning about scholarships and saving up for it themselves and going to community college to start with. I know some might disagree that we’re doing it right but I have never been one to lie to my kids (oh ok except when it comes to Santa, the Easter bunny and the fact that standing “that close” to the tv is bad for your eyes). I think that teaching our kids these things early on helps them to learn to have respect for money and hopefully they will learn to live within their means from the very beginning!!
it is sooo hard to be content with what we have sometimes!! But honestly I don’t think being honest with kids is wrong. My kids are YOUNG (1st and 2nd grade) and they already realize that colllege is expensive and unless something major changes in our lives, not something we will be able to pay for for them. But they also are learning about scholarships and saving up for it themselves and going to community college to start with. I know some might disagree that we’re doing it right but I have never been one to lie to my kids (oh ok except when it comes to Santa, the Easter bunny and the fact that standing “that close” to the tv is bad for your eyes). I think that teaching our kids these things early on helps them to learn to have respect for money and hopefully they will learn to live within their means from the very beginning!!
it is sooo hard to be content with what we have sometimes!! But honestly I don’t think being honest with kids is wrong. My kids are YOUNG (1st and 2nd grade) and they already realize that colllege is expensive and unless something major changes in our lives, not something we will be able to pay for for them. But they also are learning about scholarships and saving up for it themselves and going to community college to start with. I know some might disagree that we’re doing it right but I have never been one to lie to my kids (oh ok except when it comes to Santa, the Easter bunny and the fact that standing “that close” to the tv is bad for your eyes). I think that teaching our kids these things early on helps them to learn to have respect for money and hopefully they will learn to live within their means from the very beginning!!
it is sooo hard to be content with what we have sometimes!! But honestly I don’t think being honest with kids is wrong. My kids are YOUNG (1st and 2nd grade) and they already realize that colllege is expensive and unless something major changes in our lives, not something we will be able to pay for for them. But they also are learning about scholarships and saving up for it themselves and going to community college to start with. I know some might disagree that we’re doing it right but I have never been one to lie to my kids (oh ok except when it comes to Santa, the Easter bunny and the fact that standing “that close” to the tv is bad for your eyes). I think that teaching our kids these things early on helps them to learn to have respect for money and hopefully they will learn to live within their means from the very beginning!!
it is sooo hard to be content with what we have sometimes!! But honestly I don’t think being honest with kids is wrong. My kids are YOUNG (1st and 2nd grade) and they already realize that colllege is expensive and unless something major changes in our lives, not something we will be able to pay for for them. But they also are learning about scholarships and saving up for it themselves and going to community college to start with. I know some might disagree that we’re doing it right but I have never been one to lie to my kids (oh ok except when it comes to Santa, the Easter bunny and the fact that standing “that close” to the tv is bad for your eyes). I think that teaching our kids these things early on helps them to learn to have respect for money and hopefully they will learn to live within their means from the very beginning!!
it is sooo hard to be content with what we have sometimes!! But honestly I don’t think being honest with kids is wrong. My kids are YOUNG (1st and 2nd grade) and they already realize that colllege is expensive and unless something major changes in our lives, not something we will be able to pay for for them. But they also are learning about scholarships and saving up for it themselves and going to community college to start with. I know some might disagree that we’re doing it right but I have never been one to lie to my kids (oh ok except when it comes to Santa, the Easter bunny and the fact that standing “that close” to the tv is bad for your eyes). I think that teaching our kids these things early on helps them to learn to have respect for money and hopefully they will learn to live within their means from the very beginning!!
Hi Lisa,
I’m SO glad to hear that. Like, what we told our oldest (she’s 16) there is NO shame in working your way through school, either. Or, especially since she’s not sure what she wants to do with the rest of her life (how many of us do, really, right?) the community college also has a pretty good transfer program, as well.
I dunno, we’ll see.
Still, I’;m just glad that they don[t mind the drywall, as much 😉
Hugs,
Liz
Hi Lisa,
I’m SO glad to hear that. Like, what we told our oldest (she’s 16) there is NO shame in working your way through school, either. Or, especially since she’s not sure what she wants to do with the rest of her life (how many of us do, really, right?) the community college also has a pretty good transfer program, as well.
I dunno, we’ll see.
Still, I’;m just glad that they don[t mind the drywall, as much 😉
Hugs,
Liz
Hi Lisa,
I’m SO glad to hear that. Like, what we told our oldest (she’s 16) there is NO shame in working your way through school, either. Or, especially since she’s not sure what she wants to do with the rest of her life (how many of us do, really, right?) the community college also has a pretty good transfer program, as well.
I dunno, we’ll see.
Still, I’;m just glad that they don[t mind the drywall, as much 😉
Hugs,
Liz
Hi Lisa,
I’m SO glad to hear that. Like, what we told our oldest (she’s 16) there is NO shame in working your way through school, either. Or, especially since she’s not sure what she wants to do with the rest of her life (how many of us do, really, right?) the community college also has a pretty good transfer program, as well.
I dunno, we’ll see.
Still, I’;m just glad that they don[t mind the drywall, as much 😉
Hugs,
Liz
Hi Lisa,
I’m SO glad to hear that. Like, what we told our oldest (she’s 16) there is NO shame in working your way through school, either. Or, especially since she’s not sure what she wants to do with the rest of her life (how many of us do, really, right?) the community college also has a pretty good transfer program, as well.
I dunno, we’ll see.
Still, I’;m just glad that they don[t mind the drywall, as much 😉
Hugs,
Liz
Hi Lisa,
I’m SO glad to hear that. Like, what we told our oldest (she’s 16) there is NO shame in working your way through school, either. Or, especially since she’s not sure what she wants to do with the rest of her life (how many of us do, really, right?) the community college also has a pretty good transfer program, as well.
I dunno, we’ll see.
Still, I’;m just glad that they don[t mind the drywall, as much 😉
Hugs,
Liz
Hi Lisa,
I’m SO glad to hear that. Like, what we told our oldest (she’s 16) there is NO shame in working your way through school, either. Or, especially since she’s not sure what she wants to do with the rest of her life (how many of us do, really, right?) the community college also has a pretty good transfer program, as well.
I dunno, we’ll see.
Still, I’;m just glad that they don[t mind the drywall, as much 😉
Hugs,
Liz
That is the most wonderful bonding time your family have! 🙂 I have two boys. The eldest wants to be an engineer like his father and my little boy said that he wants to be a driver of planes. Yeah. Both expensive for an average family like us. But me and my husband is already saving for their college education. We gave them piggy banks so they can save money for their needs. It is quite impressive that they now have their own perspective on saving money so that they don’t have to get from us.
Well, Let us all hope for the best! 🙂
That is the most wonderful bonding time your family have! 🙂 I have two boys. The eldest wants to be an engineer like his father and my little boy said that he wants to be a driver of planes. Yeah. Both expensive for an average family like us. But me and my husband is already saving for their college education. We gave them piggy banks so they can save money for their needs. It is quite impressive that they now have their own perspective on saving money so that they don’t have to get from us.
Well, Let us all hope for the best! 🙂
That is the most wonderful bonding time your family have! 🙂 I have two boys. The eldest wants to be an engineer like his father and my little boy said that he wants to be a driver of planes. Yeah. Both expensive for an average family like us. But me and my husband is already saving for their college education. We gave them piggy banks so they can save money for their needs. It is quite impressive that they now have their own perspective on saving money so that they don’t have to get from us.
Well, Let us all hope for the best! 🙂
That is the most wonderful bonding time your family have! 🙂 I have two boys. The eldest wants to be an engineer like his father and my little boy said that he wants to be a driver of planes. Yeah. Both expensive for an average family like us. But me and my husband is already saving for their college education. We gave them piggy banks so they can save money for their needs. It is quite impressive that they now have their own perspective on saving money so that they don’t have to get from us.
Well, Let us all hope for the best! 🙂
That is the most wonderful bonding time your family have! 🙂 I have two boys. The eldest wants to be an engineer like his father and my little boy said that he wants to be a driver of planes. Yeah. Both expensive for an average family like us. But me and my husband is already saving for their college education. We gave them piggy banks so they can save money for their needs. It is quite impressive that they now have their own perspective on saving money so that they don’t have to get from us.
Well, Let us all hope for the best! 🙂
That is the most wonderful bonding time your family have! 🙂 I have two boys. The eldest wants to be an engineer like his father and my little boy said that he wants to be a driver of planes. Yeah. Both expensive for an average family like us. But me and my husband is already saving for their college education. We gave them piggy banks so they can save money for their needs. It is quite impressive that they now have their own perspective on saving money so that they don’t have to get from us.
Well, Let us all hope for the best! 🙂
That is the most wonderful bonding time your family have! 🙂 I have two boys. The eldest wants to be an engineer like his father and my little boy said that he wants to be a driver of planes. Yeah. Both expensive for an average family like us. But me and my husband is already saving for their college education. We gave them piggy banks so they can save money for their needs. It is quite impressive that they now have their own perspective on saving money so that they don’t have to get from us.
Well, Let us all hope for the best! 🙂
My oldest, Miss C, LOVES Extreme Home Makeover and every once in a while will say, “Hey we NEED a new house, too!” Uh our house is “sorta old” (1968) but it’s fine, just fine and I always remind her that the people they help really and truly need lots of help.
Thanks for reminding me we need to be saving MORE for college as I type! 😉
My oldest, Miss C, LOVES Extreme Home Makeover and every once in a while will say, “Hey we NEED a new house, too!” Uh our house is “sorta old” (1968) but it’s fine, just fine and I always remind her that the people they help really and truly need lots of help.
Thanks for reminding me we need to be saving MORE for college as I type! 😉
My oldest, Miss C, LOVES Extreme Home Makeover and every once in a while will say, “Hey we NEED a new house, too!” Uh our house is “sorta old” (1968) but it’s fine, just fine and I always remind her that the people they help really and truly need lots of help.
Thanks for reminding me we need to be saving MORE for college as I type! 😉
My oldest, Miss C, LOVES Extreme Home Makeover and every once in a while will say, “Hey we NEED a new house, too!” Uh our house is “sorta old” (1968) but it’s fine, just fine and I always remind her that the people they help really and truly need lots of help.
Thanks for reminding me we need to be saving MORE for college as I type! 😉
My oldest, Miss C, LOVES Extreme Home Makeover and every once in a while will say, “Hey we NEED a new house, too!” Uh our house is “sorta old” (1968) but it’s fine, just fine and I always remind her that the people they help really and truly need lots of help.
Thanks for reminding me we need to be saving MORE for college as I type! 😉
My oldest, Miss C, LOVES Extreme Home Makeover and every once in a while will say, “Hey we NEED a new house, too!” Uh our house is “sorta old” (1968) but it’s fine, just fine and I always remind her that the people they help really and truly need lots of help.
Thanks for reminding me we need to be saving MORE for college as I type! 😉
My oldest, Miss C, LOVES Extreme Home Makeover and every once in a while will say, “Hey we NEED a new house, too!” Uh our house is “sorta old” (1968) but it’s fine, just fine and I always remind her that the people they help really and truly need lots of help.
Thanks for reminding me we need to be saving MORE for college as I type! 😉
You're welcome, anytime, Jamie 😉
Hugs,
Liz
You're welcome, anytime, Jamie 😉
Hugs,
Liz
You're welcome, anytime, Jamie 😉
Hugs,
Liz
You're welcome, anytime, Jamie 😉
Hugs,
Liz
You're welcome, anytime, Jamie 😉
Hugs,
Liz
You're welcome, anytime, Jamie 😉
Hugs,
Liz
You're welcome, anytime, Jamie 😉
Hugs,
Liz
Hi Mavis,
We set up savings accounts for our kids, which they are contributing half of their birthday, Christmas and babysitting moneys to. They love it when their bank statements arrive. Not being able to actually use the money, yet, not so much 😉
Thank you for your thoughts!
Hugs,
Liz
Hi Mavis,
We set up savings accounts for our kids, which they are contributing half of their birthday, Christmas and babysitting moneys to. They love it when their bank statements arrive. Not being able to actually use the money, yet, not so much 😉
Thank you for your thoughts!
Hugs,
Liz
Hi Mavis,
We set up savings accounts for our kids, which they are contributing half of their birthday, Christmas and babysitting moneys to. They love it when their bank statements arrive. Not being able to actually use the money, yet, not so much 😉
Thank you for your thoughts!
Hugs,
Liz
Hi Mavis,
We set up savings accounts for our kids, which they are contributing half of their birthday, Christmas and babysitting moneys to. They love it when their bank statements arrive. Not being able to actually use the money, yet, not so much 😉
Thank you for your thoughts!
Hugs,
Liz
Hi Mavis,
We set up savings accounts for our kids, which they are contributing half of their birthday, Christmas and babysitting moneys to. They love it when their bank statements arrive. Not being able to actually use the money, yet, not so much 😉
Thank you for your thoughts!
Hugs,
Liz
Hi Mavis,
We set up savings accounts for our kids, which they are contributing half of their birthday, Christmas and babysitting moneys to. They love it when their bank statements arrive. Not being able to actually use the money, yet, not so much 😉
Thank you for your thoughts!
Hugs,
Liz
Hi Mavis,
We set up savings accounts for our kids, which they are contributing half of their birthday, Christmas and babysitting moneys to. They love it when their bank statements arrive. Not being able to actually use the money, yet, not so much 😉
Thank you for your thoughts!
Hugs,
Liz
Your daughter should talk to my son. Every time he sees those “Win $50,000 home makeover” commercials he yells “Don’t you want to win that, Mommy?!?!”
Thanks for telling me how you really feel, kiddo.
Your daughter should talk to my son. Every time he sees those “Win $50,000 home makeover” commercials he yells “Don’t you want to win that, Mommy?!?!”
Thanks for telling me how you really feel, kiddo.
Your daughter should talk to my son. Every time he sees those “Win $50,000 home makeover” commercials he yells “Don’t you want to win that, Mommy?!?!”
Thanks for telling me how you really feel, kiddo.
Your daughter should talk to my son. Every time he sees those “Win $50,000 home makeover” commercials he yells “Don’t you want to win that, Mommy?!?!”
Thanks for telling me how you really feel, kiddo.
Your daughter should talk to my son. Every time he sees those “Win $50,000 home makeover” commercials he yells “Don’t you want to win that, Mommy?!?!”
Thanks for telling me how you really feel, kiddo.
Your daughter should talk to my son. Every time he sees those “Win $50,000 home makeover” commercials he yells “Don’t you want to win that, Mommy?!?!”
Thanks for telling me how you really feel, kiddo.
Your daughter should talk to my son. Every time he sees those “Win $50,000 home makeover” commercials he yells “Don’t you want to win that, Mommy?!?!”
Thanks for telling me how you really feel, kiddo.
Hi Erica,
Aw, he's just lookin' out for his mommy…right?…riiiiiight?…okay, just lie to me and I'll tell you that we'll be fine…m'kay? 🙂
Hugs,
Liz
Hi Erica,
Aw, he's just lookin' out for his mommy…right?…riiiiiight?…okay, just lie to me and I'll tell you that we'll be fine…m'kay? 🙂
Hugs,
Liz
Hi Erica,
Aw, he's just lookin' out for his mommy…right?…riiiiiight?…okay, just lie to me and I'll tell you that we'll be fine…m'kay? 🙂
Hugs,
Liz
Hi Erica,
Aw, he's just lookin' out for his mommy…right?…riiiiiight?…okay, just lie to me and I'll tell you that we'll be fine…m'kay? 🙂
Hugs,
Liz
Hi Erica,
Aw, he's just lookin' out for his mommy…right?…riiiiiight?…okay, just lie to me and I'll tell you that we'll be fine…m'kay? 🙂
Hugs,
Liz
Hi Erica,
Aw, he's just lookin' out for his mommy…right?…riiiiiight?…okay, just lie to me and I'll tell you that we'll be fine…m'kay? 🙂
Hugs,
Liz
Hi Erica,
Aw, he's just lookin' out for his mommy…right?…riiiiiight?…okay, just lie to me and I'll tell you that we'll be fine…m'kay? 🙂
Hugs,
Liz
That’s good to know. Sometimes,kids nowadays need to know how to save on things most specially with money.
That’s good to know. Sometimes,kids nowadays need to know how to save on things most specially with money.
That’s good to know. Sometimes,kids nowadays need to know how to save on things most specially with money.
That’s good to know. Sometimes,kids nowadays need to know how to save on things most specially with money.
That’s good to know. Sometimes,kids nowadays need to know how to save on things most specially with money.
That’s good to know. Sometimes,kids nowadays need to know how to save on things most specially with money.
That’s good to know. Sometimes,kids nowadays need to know how to save on things most specially with money.
Okay, I need a tissue! I watched the episode and cried. What an awesome gift. Since I’m a mama who is also going back to school, I’m pretty sure my 10 year old knows how much it costs – I’m always on the look out for scholarships because I’m doing this school thing debt free. That’s not to say I want him to worry about it. He knows that we have a college fund for him and it’s good for any college in the state. I sure hope we have enough in there for both of my kiddies. Time will tell!
Okay, I need a tissue! I watched the episode and cried. What an awesome gift. Since I’m a mama who is also going back to school, I’m pretty sure my 10 year old knows how much it costs – I’m always on the look out for scholarships because I’m doing this school thing debt free. That’s not to say I want him to worry about it. He knows that we have a college fund for him and it’s good for any college in the state. I sure hope we have enough in there for both of my kiddies. Time will tell!
Okay, I need a tissue! I watched the episode and cried. What an awesome gift. Since I’m a mama who is also going back to school, I’m pretty sure my 10 year old knows how much it costs – I’m always on the look out for scholarships because I’m doing this school thing debt free. That’s not to say I want him to worry about it. He knows that we have a college fund for him and it’s good for any college in the state. I sure hope we have enough in there for both of my kiddies. Time will tell!
Okay, I need a tissue! I watched the episode and cried. What an awesome gift. Since I’m a mama who is also going back to school, I’m pretty sure my 10 year old knows how much it costs – I’m always on the look out for scholarships because I’m doing this school thing debt free. That’s not to say I want him to worry about it. He knows that we have a college fund for him and it’s good for any college in the state. I sure hope we have enough in there for both of my kiddies. Time will tell!
Okay, I need a tissue! I watched the episode and cried. What an awesome gift. Since I’m a mama who is also going back to school, I’m pretty sure my 10 year old knows how much it costs – I’m always on the look out for scholarships because I’m doing this school thing debt free. That’s not to say I want him to worry about it. He knows that we have a college fund for him and it’s good for any college in the state. I sure hope we have enough in there for both of my kiddies. Time will tell!
Okay, I need a tissue! I watched the episode and cried. What an awesome gift. Since I’m a mama who is also going back to school, I’m pretty sure my 10 year old knows how much it costs – I’m always on the look out for scholarships because I’m doing this school thing debt free. That’s not to say I want him to worry about it. He knows that we have a college fund for him and it’s good for any college in the state. I sure hope we have enough in there for both of my kiddies. Time will tell!
Okay, I need a tissue! I watched the episode and cried. What an awesome gift. Since I’m a mama who is also going back to school, I’m pretty sure my 10 year old knows how much it costs – I’m always on the look out for scholarships because I’m doing this school thing debt free. That’s not to say I want him to worry about it. He knows that we have a college fund for him and it’s good for any college in the state. I sure hope we have enough in there for both of my kiddies. Time will tell!
AWWWWWW
squish.
I love that show and I cry pretty much from start to finish.
Love.
AWWWWWW
squish.
I love that show and I cry pretty much from start to finish.
Love.
AWWWWWW
squish.
I love that show and I cry pretty much from start to finish.
Love.
AWWWWWW
squish.
I love that show and I cry pretty much from start to finish.
Love.
AWWWWWW
squish.
I love that show and I cry pretty much from start to finish.
Love.
AWWWWWW
squish.
I love that show and I cry pretty much from start to finish.
Love.
AWWWWWW
squish.
I love that show and I cry pretty much from start to finish.
Love.
So far, we have gotten our oldest through 2+ years of college, debt free. It has NOT been easy. Yes, we’ve had help, but at least she’ll have a degree and no debt. Hopefully after she graduates we’ll be able to save more for the boys since they’ll be in college closer together and the costs will be higher. My *plan* is to put the same amount that we’re paying in tuition into savings each year so that we can do the same for the boys.
Have you been following Michelle/Scribbit’s series on college/trade school/preparing your kids for adulthood? It’s really great so far.
So far, we have gotten our oldest through 2+ years of college, debt free. It has NOT been easy. Yes, we’ve had help, but at least she’ll have a degree and no debt. Hopefully after she graduates we’ll be able to save more for the boys since they’ll be in college closer together and the costs will be higher. My *plan* is to put the same amount that we’re paying in tuition into savings each year so that we can do the same for the boys.
Have you been following Michelle/Scribbit’s series on college/trade school/preparing your kids for adulthood? It’s really great so far.
So far, we have gotten our oldest through 2+ years of college, debt free. It has NOT been easy. Yes, we’ve had help, but at least she’ll have a degree and no debt. Hopefully after she graduates we’ll be able to save more for the boys since they’ll be in college closer together and the costs will be higher. My *plan* is to put the same amount that we’re paying in tuition into savings each year so that we can do the same for the boys.
Have you been following Michelle/Scribbit’s series on college/trade school/preparing your kids for adulthood? It’s really great so far.
So far, we have gotten our oldest through 2+ years of college, debt free. It has NOT been easy. Yes, we’ve had help, but at least she’ll have a degree and no debt. Hopefully after she graduates we’ll be able to save more for the boys since they’ll be in college closer together and the costs will be higher. My *plan* is to put the same amount that we’re paying in tuition into savings each year so that we can do the same for the boys.
Have you been following Michelle/Scribbit’s series on college/trade school/preparing your kids for adulthood? It’s really great so far.
So far, we have gotten our oldest through 2+ years of college, debt free. It has NOT been easy. Yes, we’ve had help, but at least she’ll have a degree and no debt. Hopefully after she graduates we’ll be able to save more for the boys since they’ll be in college closer together and the costs will be higher. My *plan* is to put the same amount that we’re paying in tuition into savings each year so that we can do the same for the boys.
Have you been following Michelle/Scribbit’s series on college/trade school/preparing your kids for adulthood? It’s really great so far.
So far, we have gotten our oldest through 2+ years of college, debt free. It has NOT been easy. Yes, we’ve had help, but at least she’ll have a degree and no debt. Hopefully after she graduates we’ll be able to save more for the boys since they’ll be in college closer together and the costs will be higher. My *plan* is to put the same amount that we’re paying in tuition into savings each year so that we can do the same for the boys.
Have you been following Michelle/Scribbit’s series on college/trade school/preparing your kids for adulthood? It’s really great so far.
So far, we have gotten our oldest through 2+ years of college, debt free. It has NOT been easy. Yes, we’ve had help, but at least she’ll have a degree and no debt. Hopefully after she graduates we’ll be able to save more for the boys since they’ll be in college closer together and the costs will be higher. My *plan* is to put the same amount that we’re paying in tuition into savings each year so that we can do the same for the boys.
Have you been following Michelle/Scribbit’s series on college/trade school/preparing your kids for adulthood? It’s really great so far.
I get a case of the wet eyes watching Extreme Home Makeover as well! So does my daughter.
Sometimes I get frustrated with the small size of our house, the chaos we seem to consistently thrive in, and when, on the rare occassion, I verbalize those thoughts by saying I wish we had more space or wouldn’t it be nice to move into a bigger house, my kids constantly amaze me by telling me they will not move from their house.
Aahh College! thanks for reminding me to set up the transfer of half the allowances into their bank accounts!
I get a case of the wet eyes watching Extreme Home Makeover as well! So does my daughter.
Sometimes I get frustrated with the small size of our house, the chaos we seem to consistently thrive in, and when, on the rare occassion, I verbalize those thoughts by saying I wish we had more space or wouldn’t it be nice to move into a bigger house, my kids constantly amaze me by telling me they will not move from their house.
Aahh College! thanks for reminding me to set up the transfer of half the allowances into their bank accounts!
I get a case of the wet eyes watching Extreme Home Makeover as well! So does my daughter.
Sometimes I get frustrated with the small size of our house, the chaos we seem to consistently thrive in, and when, on the rare occassion, I verbalize those thoughts by saying I wish we had more space or wouldn’t it be nice to move into a bigger house, my kids constantly amaze me by telling me they will not move from their house.
Aahh College! thanks for reminding me to set up the transfer of half the allowances into their bank accounts!
I get a case of the wet eyes watching Extreme Home Makeover as well! So does my daughter.
Sometimes I get frustrated with the small size of our house, the chaos we seem to consistently thrive in, and when, on the rare occassion, I verbalize those thoughts by saying I wish we had more space or wouldn’t it be nice to move into a bigger house, my kids constantly amaze me by telling me they will not move from their house.
Aahh College! thanks for reminding me to set up the transfer of half the allowances into their bank accounts!
I get a case of the wet eyes watching Extreme Home Makeover as well! So does my daughter.
Sometimes I get frustrated with the small size of our house, the chaos we seem to consistently thrive in, and when, on the rare occassion, I verbalize those thoughts by saying I wish we had more space or wouldn’t it be nice to move into a bigger house, my kids constantly amaze me by telling me they will not move from their house.
Aahh College! thanks for reminding me to set up the transfer of half the allowances into their bank accounts!
I get a case of the wet eyes watching Extreme Home Makeover as well! So does my daughter.
Sometimes I get frustrated with the small size of our house, the chaos we seem to consistently thrive in, and when, on the rare occassion, I verbalize those thoughts by saying I wish we had more space or wouldn’t it be nice to move into a bigger house, my kids constantly amaze me by telling me they will not move from their house.
Aahh College! thanks for reminding me to set up the transfer of half the allowances into their bank accounts!
I get a case of the wet eyes watching Extreme Home Makeover as well! So does my daughter.
Sometimes I get frustrated with the small size of our house, the chaos we seem to consistently thrive in, and when, on the rare occassion, I verbalize those thoughts by saying I wish we had more space or wouldn’t it be nice to move into a bigger house, my kids constantly amaze me by telling me they will not move from their house.
Aahh College! thanks for reminding me to set up the transfer of half the allowances into their bank accounts!