It is hard. I wouldn't get rid of any kids, but I'd replace them if I could.

If you can't make ends meet, maybe stop doing any childcare, and work opposite shifts from your husband so you aren't putting the kids in daycare. Even an $8 an hour job is better than nothing if you aren't paying for childcare.

As for the party, can you do just a nice free party? We never had expensive parties as kids, just the free ones that only required dinner and a cake.

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