Moving Dilemma - McKinney,TX

K.-
I have 2 year old twins and I would say move where the family is if it is at all possible. We have been lucky enough to have my parents relocate down here, but I don't know how we would have done it without them being nearby, particularly for the simple fact that we can have occassional date nights, doctors appointments, etc. and not have to deal with the babysitter issue. Not to mention the fact that it doesn't get much easier, even as they get older, hauling two little ones around by yourself...I really could go on and on, but I would just say that if the place you would be moving is tolerable to both you and your husband, do it. Having family around is something you can't make up for or replace, and not having the commute adds up to a lot of extra hours of family time. Good luck - These decisions can be so gut wrenching...And good luck with your two little ones. We have found that having twins is the most amazing thing in the world and wouldn't trade it for anything. :)

My opinion is to first look into the level of quality education where you are moving. If it is ok, pack your bags. Your children growing up near family is so valuable, for both them, you and your family. We moved closer to family a year ago and I only wish we did it sooner.

Hi K.,
I would go where the support is. My husband and I moved to McKinney for his job, moving 1.5 hours away from my twin sister and mom. This was so much harder than I expected. Even though they do drive to visit and so forth, I have seriously considered moving back. I believe God intended our families to be close to support each other. The main reason we moved here was so my husband's commute was not so long...it would be a PERFECT move had my family followed (which I am working on) :-)

Pray about it....either way as long as mom and dad are happy and loving, those babies will thrive.

K.

Hi K.,
While I don't have twins, I do have two boys that are only 17 months apart (age 3 1/2 and 2). We live in Frisco and our family is out of state. We have thought several times of moving to be closer and to have help, since my husband travels and works most evenings. For the moment we have decided to stay put. Being here without family has brought us closer in that we really only rely on each other. Also, without family here we set our own family traditions, and daily routines and we don't really have to deal with typical 'in-law' challenges that some families face with local in-laws. You didn't say if moving would be here in Texas or out of state. I would say to make of list of everything you love and that is important to your family and compare it with the negatives. In most cases, your gut instinct is the right one. Good luck.