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My niece's kids are heading off to first day of school today...in grades 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, and 12th. Her oldest is graduating college this year and her 2nd oldest is a Sophmore in college. Her husband is teacher and football coach at the private school they are all going to and as 10 siblings himself. His dad is the Principal.

My brothers other two kids have 6 each. That means my brother has 20 grandchildren to dote over. There would be more, but the niece with 8 has had two miscarriages.

I used to hunt around and find a cheap gift or toy to give them all the same thing for Christmas. It was a challenge. It was quickly the highlight looking forward to what Uncle Richard was going to get them from Christmas. My SIL told me she hates it because she spends a lot getting her grandkids what they want and they like the cheap crap I get them more. When I went through the foot thing I had to stop and they ALL told me how disappointed they were but understood and that I really didn't have to get them anything. Now I make Mango Salsa for everyone and they love it. Made 3 gallons last year.