obsessed with kids where as I wanted to get my career off the ground.
She pretty much turned me off to the idea by nagging me so much. Plus
she had lots of loser friends that got knocked up (some with no idea who
the father was) and struggled just to make ends meet. I had or have no
desire to live like that. Amy and I also enjoy travel, nice vacations,
resturants, etc. Basically, places where a child would be bored to
tears. Amy never really wanted kids but mistakes happen. We are both
very proud of Justin and love him very much but have no desire at all to
have another.
Once Justin is grown and on his own, Amy and I are looking forward to
just having the freedom to do what we want, where we want without having
to worry about babysitters, etc.
-----Original Message-----
From: Erika L Walker-Arnold [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2003 10:59 AM
To: CF-Community
Subject: Having kids (was RE: Exploring Frugality)
Yes, I know quite well what I am missing.
I raised my sister.
I have had enough diapers in my life helping out other friends and
babysitting.
I have dealt with screamin obnoxious cousins and other people's
children.
NONE of that, absolutely NONE of that holds any appeal to Phil or me.
And the standard "but they were'nt your own flesh and blood" stance
doesn't hold any water. Like I said, I helped raise my sister. Did the
flesh and blood thing.
This is an area where y'all are going to have to let some people have
their own views on the subject and not subject them to ridicule or roll
your eyes or say "you don't know what you are missing" ... because when
someone has a very strong feeling about how they should live, and
they've done their homework and searched their soul for reasons why ....
it means a WHOLE HELL OF A LOT to them, and it's OUR personal choice.
Discussed to death.
I wholeheatedly agree with Dan ... Phil and I want to spend our hard
earned money on our selves. I don't care about grandchildren or leaving
a bit of myself on this earth after I die. I'll be dead. Who cares. Our
money can go to charity.
Cheers,
Erika
-----Original Message-----
From: Frodo [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2003 10:35 AM
To: CF-Community
Subject: RE: Exploring Frugality
You don't know what your missing...
--Original Message Text---
From: Dan Phillips
Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 10:34:25 -0500
I'm the same way. I now have a 13-year old stepson but he is house
trained and takes the garbage out when asked. He is also a good source
for video game cheats :-)
Other than that, I want no young spawn running around. Most of it is
selfish, I want quiet and I want to be able to spend all my money on
myself and Amy.
-----Original Message-----
From: Erika L Walker-Arnold [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2003 9:31 PM
To: CF-Community
Subject: RE: Exploring Frugality
Oh no. That's not missing. At all.
We are allergic to kids. Very ALLERGIC..
I was not put on this earth to pro-create. Ever.
And I am deadly serious on this matter.
Cheers,
Erika
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-----Original Message-----
From: Earl, George [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hmmm, sounds like the only thing missing is a little Erika and Philip
running around . . . :-) . . . (ducks) . . .
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