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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The other day my DC asked if he could have a gatorade from a vending machine while we were getting an oil change. I said sure and we scooped out 1.75 from the bottom of my purse.  I had a mental moment of how that would a.) never be something I would ask my mom and b.) because if we had 1.75 it was for laundry or dinner.  We never got drinks…ever…like anywhere. It was always water or the occasionally free coffee from waiting rooms or something.  I always think about things like this when I pick up my dry cleaning (I dont think I would EVER believe you if you told me when I was an adult I would have enough money to pay someone to iron my shirts) or take my kid to the orthodontist (the dentist was enough of a luxury!). I got one of those fancy bakery themed cakes once for my toddler (The Wiggles!) and it was 160.00.  I felt so guilty carrying that cake into my car! I mean I would have died for a care bear cake from the local grocery store growing up let alone this fancy monstrosity.  These feelings are a mixture of awww, shame, guilt and joy.  Can anyone relate?[/quote]

Yes I can. Though I still don’t indulge vending machines or impulse buys for my kid. We are strict water only unless at bday parties. I did fancy cupcakes for school party once and was shocked at the price (I hadn’t bothered to ask when I ordered). Now I only do grocery store cake/cupcakes for school. I love to bake/cook though so can easily do my own for at home. I spend way more on activities and clothes and sitters. I don’t remember ever having a babysitter. Starting in first grade I was just left by myself and even got myself fully ready for school and walked to the school bus alone because my mom had to be at work by 6 am and dad was out of the picture. The amount of money in my 401k amazes me. [/quote]

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