I'm getting out of one hobby (off road toys) and now diving it ankle deep head first into pins. Just sold a dirt bike last week so I have some funds for a new pin.

My worst year with daycare for two kids cost me $18k which is actually quite cheap. If you have kids and have had to use a daycare you know what I'm talking about. I would guess we have spent $100k on daycare or more for two kids. The $280k estimate does not include college. I have about $30k saved for their college funds. That $130k would have bought a lot of toys!

Anyone who does not have kids can't understand how much they cost to raise. I had a coworker who was upset about the child tax credit I get on my refund every year ! Don't get me wrong, I love the kids, my son was playing WoZ with me tonight. We have nightly WoZ offs. Only pin I currently own, but looking for another kids are great no matter how expensive they are!