I haven't been on the boards for a month cause my computer was dead and then I come to read this thread tonight. Makes me want to cry!!!!
I deal with issues with clothing (quite sadly) in terms of the "other family"- they purchase clothes for the kids but they are not allowed to bring them home. Being that the children get an average of 60 days a year with their Dad/other family, this hardly seems fair - darn kids grow out of them before they go back for a visit the next time!!!
HOWEVER, this does not stop me from packing the necessary clothing my children need! Son states to me he got a spring coat for his birthday.....um, I haven't seen it and I do not send you to Dad's without one!
And THANKFULLY I have yet to hear from the second hand store brigade ...not only do my children's clothing come for there, but mine do as well!!! It helps being the president of the non profit that we get the cream of the crop at fabulous prices - I consider it a grand deal!!!
Quite frankly, what a sad sorrry state of affairs such a conversation has become. To put it in perspective, if I may, by being able to keep our clothing expenses to a minimum, I am able to provide my children with an incredibly nutritious lifestyle, which most people could not afford if they were busy putting GAP shirts on their darn kids.
Second hand store here I come........
I deal with issues with clothing (quite sadly) in terms of the "other family"- they purchase clothes for the kids but they are not allowed to bring them home. Being that the children get an average of 60 days a year with their Dad/other family, this hardly seems fair - darn kids grow out of them before they go back for a visit the next time!!!
HOWEVER, this does not stop me from packing the necessary clothing my children need! Son states to me he got a spring coat for his birthday.....um, I haven't seen it and I do not send you to Dad's without one!
And THANKFULLY I have yet to hear from the second hand store brigade ...not only do my children's clothing come for there, but mine do as well!!! It helps being the president of the non profit that we get the cream of the crop at fabulous prices - I consider it a grand deal!!!
Quite frankly, what a sad sorrry state of affairs such a conversation has become. To put it in perspective, if I may, by being able to keep our clothing expenses to a minimum, I am able to provide my children with an incredibly nutritious lifestyle, which most people could not afford if they were busy putting GAP shirts on their darn kids.
Second hand store here I come........
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