Hey everyone! I’m totally worn out today. Yesterday was a very long day. I got up at 5:30 am to drive RB40Jr and his teammate to a debate tournament in Silverton, OR (about an hour drive). Then Mrs. RB40 and I went for a 4-hour hike in the Silver Falls State Park. Unfortunately, I forgot my trekking poles and got totally blown out on the trails. Afterward, we visited the Benedictine Brewery in Mt. Angel for a flight of dark ale tasters, ciders, and meatballs. We had a great time at the brewery, but had to walk around the Seminary for about an hour before I could drive home. Those dark ales were strong! The campus was really nice and peaceful. I rested at home for a few hours, then drove back to Silverton to pick up RB40Jr at 9 pm. The team went out to DQ to celebrate, a kid with “mild” lactose intolerance tried a Blizzard, and spent 20 minutes in the restroom. The DQ employees finally kicked us out at 10 pm. We didn’t get home until 11 pm. Ooof, it was a long day for all of us.
Hence, the reason for a short blog post today. I’m tired and don’t have much to write about. Today, I’ll share the cost of raising a high school freshman. RB40Jr is a great kid. He is smart, athletic, and he is super frugal. However, it is still quite expensive to have a teenager at home these days. Let me share some of his expenses in the first quarter of his freshman year.
Whoa, a teenager is expensive today! Life was much cheaper when I was a high school freshman. My parents didn’t have much money, so we didn’t spend much when I was young. I didn’t participate in any school activities. When I was a freshman, I was busy babysitting my younger brothers anyway. My parents were working all the time and weren’t home much. That’s lifestyle inflation for ya. Parents want the best for their kids. Those who can spend more will spend more.
Alright, that’s it today. Are you spending a lot of money on your kids like we are? …