Look at it this way...my dad had an old 19641/2 mustang and he sold it when I was 8. I hit 16 and I ended up really wanting a vintage 60's mustang....point I'm trying to make: What if your kid becomes a drummer?

Don't let having a kid make you feel as if you need to "squelch" YOUR passions...it's an endless road of self-sacrifice with no return that will spiral down into a sense of dissatisfaction which will bleed over into your whole life. Yes, I speak from experience, and I'd hate to see somebody else go through it. (Good thing I snapped out of it about 6 months ago.) Of course you'd give anything up for your kid, those of us with kids get that, but unless you absolutely HAVE to, you don't really have to.

It sounds as if you're passionate about the drums you've restored. Unless there's an actual GOAL with selling them (starting a college fund for your kid, if you actually need the space, etc...), then I'd weigh the benefits of getting rid of them over the regret and possible resentment you'll experience down the road. If you do choose to get rid of them, remember that you chose to do it, and nobody forced you to.

Sorry, this is all very close to home for me...

Come to the darkside, ignore the voices.

Once they are gone, well, all you will have are regrets.

Do what's best for the family...if not selling the drums can affect the family in a negative way. Sell them! If not, keep them!

are you getting any problems from the other half? if not, keep them. If so, you may have to come up with a sacrificial lamb...