The grass is greener

A rant session...

We've come to realize that we are spoiled, and I hate it! Whoever thought that living in a townhouse community with a mass of neighbors, and a teeny tiny yard would have been the high life? Turns out that having a HOA to take care of trash, landscaping and other things is truly a good deal!

Jeff and I are in the process of trying to find someone to clean our house. (Like I said- we're spoiled.) Turns out that it costs about double to clean a house in Rochester, NY versus Oakton, VA. Doesn't make sense, right? Add to that the cost to have our lawn mowed on a weekly basis and trash removal, and we are wondering where the "lower cost of living" comes into play.

We (and Brady) miss our neighbors and friends a bunch! It was so nice to walk out of our home and have many willing little friends for Brady to play with. The park was literally right down the street, and we had lots of friends to call up for some fun time or support. There were sidewalks to walk on, and lots of cars/buses/people to see while we did walk. Ahh the good life. Now my kids and I walk in a circle on our driveway for entertainment.

Perhaps I should try to remember the hours we sat in traffic, the cost of a haircut or a morning bagel, or the lack of family in VA? Nah. It's more fun to rant! :)