Saturday, August 8, 2009

Staying Put

Ummm, no. I don't think I'll be moving after all.
The homes are roomier and beautiful and it really would be nice to move a little south and be nearer to some of my closest friends...but I really don't relish worrying over if I can cover the mortgage, paying for another 30 years (instead of paying off my current home in 10 or so years) and even if I could afford it monthly....the annual TAXES! Oh my. I really love working just 4 days a week--for me, but also to spend more time with my boy. And less time for my boy to be in daycare too. It was a nice reality check though. No...I'll just continue working on my backyard to create just what I dream of, maintaining my cozy little home, and stay just minutes from work and not too far from my ever-supportive parents and my bestest friend--my Mom.
Better to be happy with what I have, not fret over what I think I should have in comparison to what others appear to have accomplished (or collected).

5 comments:

DRMOMOFTWO said...

It's so hard to not want to "keep up with the Jones's." There's nothing wrong with staying put and keeping things simple!

Care said...

I hear you! I love to watch HGTV, and I see all of these gorgeous places around the country, and around the world...but the reality is we are where we need to be, and that's what matters. (ps - I want to see pictures of the back yard renovations!)

Wishing 4 One said...

Sounds like a great plan. Sometmes bigger and new is not always better and I think the fact that you pay off in 10 years as opposed to a new 30 year, you chose the right path, not the possibly crooked one. xoxoxoxoxo

cmay said...

Thanks you all. That really helps. But I'm going to an open house this Saturday....it's my dream house and CERTAINLY out of my price range. I do like to dream though....

Demeter said...

I felt the same with my two kids, like moving into a roomier home, but then I thought: more hydro, more gas, more cleaning...It is better to stay home. Good for you!