For me hell is when they're on summer vacation with it coming to a peak two to three weeks before it ends. I just spent nearly $5K (I haven't done a final total yet since I'm STILL buying them stuff) on clothes, shoes, supplies, sports equipment, etc, etc.
Today alone I spent $145 on each twin (total of $290). This excludes another $100 in groceries... three days AFTER (went shopping on Saturday) I spent nearly $400 at Costco and $350 at the grocery store ($750 but I was out of everything from household cleaners to detergents to toilet paper). I also bought $150 in shoes today for them at Payless (nope, no designer shoes here) and I STILL need to spend $75 (plus tax) on volleyball shoes for my eldest once the stupid store has them in stock.
Yea, I miss my high school days when mom spoiled me.