Chapter 553 · Month 157 · Starting a Family

The Bad Day

The cost of childcare, in actual numbers

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            Algy
            designer
            01:39
          
I’ve been meaning to say — the childcare bill is $1,240 a month.  

I’ve been meaning to say — I’ll take the leave.

            Penny
            teacher
            01:39
          
I’ve been meaning to say — that’s not the only one.  

I’ve been meaning to say — there’s one for the goat too.

            Algy
            designer
            01:40
          
I’ve been meaning to say — the goat’s name is on the birth certificate.  

I’ve been meaning to say — I’ll take the leave.

            Penny
            teacher
            01:40
          
I’ve been meaning to say — the childcare bill is $1,240.  

I’ve been meaning to say — that’s the one I can’t afford.

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