Sunday, February 27, 2011

Do we stay or do we go?

That is the constant problem playing over and over in my head. Do we move to post or do we stay here?
Pros About moving to post: available childcare, possibly a 4th bedroom, pets allowed, gym w/childcare, pool, commissary, px, skating rink, movies, spray park, parks/playgounds all over, hopefully a tighter community, closer to Tony's work, safety feeling for me when/if Tony deploys, more cheaper sports/activities for the boys, no more dealing with the rental company, more families in the same situation as us, hopefully more support should Tony deploy, hopefully join the chapel on post, possibly find a playgroup for Zavier to make friends, possibly find a preschool for Zavier, I don't want to stay in Washington when Tony deploys if I don't move to post, shorter commute for Tony getting more time home with the family, save money on bills, gas, rent and if we're able to conserve energy like we do here we could make a tiny bit of cash.

Cons About leaving Yelm: A move when we could be stable, leaving the school the boys like, leaving their friends, probably small house, no garage or only 1, have to move, have to wait for housing, possibly homeschool if we don't like the schools, possibility of living in a du/triplex, Have to figure out how to transfer our cable/internet/phone and possibly pay for it, Tony's not to excited to move to post, but know that it would make me feel better when he deploys.

I really just want prayer for when I go into the housing office this week that our options are more layed out for us. If they said 4 bedrooms there would be NOTHING holding us back, because sharing a room with this baby isn't working out. He sleeps with us which I'm ok with, but I would prefer he fall asleep in his own bed and then join me. I am exhausted. I just want God to show us the right path. Zachary is very upset with the consideration of a move. He wants to stay here with his friends, failing to realize he may have tons more on post. We've been debating this for a long time, but I'm now ready to act on it. I just hope it's not me making the wrong choice as I seem to make.