Speaking of school
I dropped just over a grand(!) on back to school stuff for my youngest today.
On the one hand, i'm glad i can afford to get him all the stuff he wants for the year (clothes shoes backpack misc. doodads) and actually needs (school supplies as per a list sent out, to include memory stcks and a frikkin tiny laptop that'll stay at the school), but i'm amazed at whats required.
Back in my day a few pens/pencils and a 3 ring binder was standard. Jeez!