I've been watching a lot of TV reruns--and then MSNBC later in the evening. I like to keep up with politics.

Yes, I think couples do need both to be working to keep up with the Joneses these days. My sons (if they ever marry) expect their wives to work. And neither is sure about having children, since they cost so much. I don't remember ever making a big deal about how much they cost, so I don't know where they're getting that idea. I guess they've observed how much everything from baby diapers to college costs.

I do think some people have too many children--like the old lady in the shoe. We settled on two, since I was 36 when the second came along. In basketball terms, parents can play man-to-man with two kids, but have to move to a zone if more come along!

That said, I would like to have more than a granddog one day. Maybe at least a grandcat? Do you all enjoy your grandchildren?