We have now officially been in Small Town for 6 months, and they said it wouldn't last (well maybe I said that).
There has definitely been some pros about moving to a small town:
1. No rush hour traffic.
2. You can get anywhere in town in less than 5 minutes.
3. I don't spend $4 on a cup of coffee.
4. It's beautiful here.
5. People are friendly.
6. The closest mall is 45 minutes away (I'm trying very hard to think of it as a pro--like a forced savings).
Some of the cons of small town life:
1. No 24 hour fitness facility (or even a gym with child care)
2. No Starbucks (my $4 cup of coffee)
3. Only one place in town to shop ( and yes, it's That place)
4. People are friendly (I'm kidding)
5. No shopping!!!
So, hum... My pros and cons kinda resemble each other don't they!?! But for the most part I think that we are settling in just fine. In fact, I am feeling very happy and optimistic about my life (or maybe that's just the medication talking). I feel like we can grow closer as a family and as a couple without so many "things" around to distract us.
What is that saying about a frown turned upside down? Just kidding!
ReplyDeleteI think you have a darling place to live and you won't regret moving as the boys get bigger.
it gets better. Eventually, you only have withdrawals when you enter "the big city." The rest of the time you forget that not everyone else is forced to shop for everything from clothes to toilet brushes at "the Blue Monster." or maybe that's me being delusional again. . .
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute post. I live in such a huge metropolis, it is fun hearing of a life so different!
ReplyDelete...at least you have the big W to shop at...we have to drive to your little town to actually do ANY shopping...the internet is good for shopping too, but it just isn't the same as touching and feeling... We call it the 1/4 horse town. I would classify Berryville as at least a one horse town....Love you all Sara
ReplyDeleteOh girlfriend - after 11 years of living in Denver - I would just about give my left leg to get to a small town. I'm sure there would be things I'd miss though.
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