Chapter 411 · Month 121 · Starting a Family

The Good News

The cost of childcare, in actual numbers

Oldest line first — the newest line is at the bottom.

      
            Algy
            designer
            21:39
          
I’ve been meaning to say —  
There’s a $1,240 line on the leave form, and I’ve been meaning to say that too.  

I’ve been meaning to say —  
That’s the childcare cost, and I’ve been meaning to say that too.

            Penny
            teacher
            21:40
          
I’ve been meaning to say —  
That’s a month’s rent, and I’ve been meaning to say that too.  

I’ve been meaning to say —  
What’s the difference, and I’ve been meaning to say that too.

            Algy
            designer
            21:40
          
I’ve been meaning to say —  
It’s not just rent, it’s food and clothes and, and I’ve been meaning to say that too.  

I’ve been meaning to say —  
I didn’t think about the groceries, and I’ve been meaning to say that too.

            Penny
            teacher
            21:41
          
I’ve been meaning to say —  
It’s not just numbers, and I’ve been meaning to say that too.  

I’ve been meaning to say —  
We’ll tell my mum first, and I’ve been meaning to say that too.

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