Lol. I didn't bother much with diapers. I put them on, the kids didn't complain.
Again, in our suburb families almost all had two cars, some more. Even we had two and Mom didn't drive! One was an older car though. Some people had two new cars and another one for a child, often new or almost new. For show I think. People had serious money there in my day. I suspect it is still a wealthy town. The whole Chicago North Shore used to be one of the richest areas in the country. Kenilworth Winetka, Highland Park, Wilmette, Northbrook, Glenview (where my Dad last lived) and the like. Anyone who knows Chicago knows the area. We weren't there but we were close by.
Goneboy is buying or building a house in Northbrook.
I did not resonate with the rich people who lived near me and was eager to get out. If I won the lottery I would never live in a bulk rich community. I don't like the feel. It doesn't suit me. I would probably just divide it all with my kids and give some money to my favorite rescues.
Living in a rich neighborhood gave me a unique childhood though. It was very different from other ones decribed here. People could afford convenience and did not do things the hard way! The one "wow" moment I remember was going to the richest area called The Towers. I was in middle school and had a friend who was an outcast like me and she invited me over. I knew her dad was a doctor but I was used to doctor's where I lived.
The house was huge and beautiful but I was kind of used to that too only this one was a bit MORE. When I rang the doorbell a properly clothed butler answered the door. I had seen plenty of maids but no butlers! My jaw probably dropped as I saw my friend running down this beautiful staircase waving to me.
That floored me.
This friend of mine was a lot like me....socially shy, awkward, rotten in sports, a C student....one would not have associated her with that fancy life. And I didn't pay attention to name brand clothes to know if she dressed expensively.
