What’s wrong with Ashburn?

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Anonymous wrote:I think you had a typo--unless it's 2am on Christmas Eve, You aren't getting to DC in 20-25 minutes. More like 70-90. I do it every single day from Ashburn Farms leaving at 6am.

+1. Commute still matters.

Does everyone in this area work in DC?

No, but many do (or close in Arlington - Ballston/Crystal City/Etc)

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My husband has never worked in DC. He has worked in Rockville, Ashburn and Stafford County.

I worked either in the city or Arlington/Alexandria close in for my first 10 years in the area. At this moment, I am still working in Reston but start a new job with an office in Mt Vernon next week.

And my job location decisions have been heavily influenced by my children and commute times from where we live for 15 years now.

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Anonymous wrote:People complain that western Fairfax is nothing but chains and big box stores. Not e tire my true, but I’m with the Ashburn poster who says, as a parent, who cares? I’m not taking my kids to fancy places. And I’m happy to be close to target and wegman’s.

Yes, Ashburn is great for family with kids lifestyle only.

I don't want this to sound like I'm arguing, but given the PP's note that she doesn't take her kids to fancy places--I think places like Ashburn appeal to families who have a certain take on "kids lifestyle." I have literally nothing against the suburbs, live in one myself though different in character to Ashburn, but I would be thoroughly depressed to only have big-box stores and chain restaurants close by. I love dining out with my kid and exposing her to different foods, as well as just dining out generally. She is five and we really like our evenings out as a family, as well as the mommy-daughter brunches I take her to every other week after soccer practice.

Also, my husband and I also like having a good variety for date nights as well as evenings with friends.

Anyways, "as a parent," I care quite a bit...but others have a different type of lifestyle. Just always think its odd when folks lump "parents" into one group. We are still individuals.

who says there aren't ethnic restaurants in loudoun?

Who said there weren’t? I think people are reading my post as being about a specific place as opposed to a mindset about parenting and family life. I’m really happy for anyone who is lucky enough to enjoy their life. I also just think adult people, even those who are parents, have a variety of different desires for their lifestyle.

Of course. I think people are just trying to gently point out that they, too, were still enjoying happy hour on the patio in the city with their preschooler at one point. Fast forward ten years and multiple kids, and no matter how much you enjoy that gallery walk and glass of wine, you are much more likely to be spending your Saturday afternoon driving from a birthday party to a soccer game... conveniently located nearby if you live in Ashburn.

Huh? I’m much more likely to be spending my Saturday afternoons NOW doing activities like that—or at least I was pre-COVID and am doing so now again. Also, as stated, I live in a suburb, it’s just different than Ashburn. My kids’ friends and activities are right around the corner (as they would have been in the city). I absolutely think getting in and out of Target is easier in the burbs than the city though!

But listen, everyone has their own happy spot in living locations...which is my only point here, after the PPs (don’t know if you were one of them) fell into the weird habit that so many do of assuming their preferences for how they parent/structure their “family life” mirrors others. I don’t think all my parent peers want my life, which I totally get.

Though I will say, in ten years when my kid is 15, I expect my husband and I will be out enjoying our town even more than we do now with a preschooler! 15-year-old can watch themselves!

Oh, I just spotted that for some reason you assume I’m going to have multiple kids. Yeah nooooo. All done, thanks. But I guess that sort of continues the whole pattern of “assuming others will follow the same path and/or want the same things you do.”

No assumption whatsoever, just pointing out why kid-centered suburban structures might work well for OTHER people. We get it, you're different.

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I'm also curious if Ashburn is near family for folks with parents who retired closer to Leesburg, etc. We moved up to a historic house in Catonsville a few years ago to be close to my parents, game changer in regard to childcare and less stress in our lives.

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No assumption whatsoever, just pointing out why kid-centered suburban structures might work well for OTHER people. We get it, you're different.

Got it, apologies if I read you incorrectly. When you said "gently pointing out," I read that as suggesting people were telling me that those of us with young kids would eventually change minds eventually, etc.

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Anonymous wrote:LOL! Bragging about the HS team having a Homecoming parade that passes by your house!
I have watched the 4th of July parades in a small CO town, and that was fun.
But, when you post something like that you ought to admit it is a small town mindset to have something like that.
There is nothing wrong with that at all. But, then also acknowledge that it is not "cosmopolitan" and so like the DC!

Vomit.

I guess now we know what is wrong with it! Adults that use "vomit" and emojis and this their kids should parade for Homecoming instead of studying.
HS for life for Ashburn PP! No doubt that is why you love the parade!

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Anonymous wrote:LOL! Bragging about the HS team having a Homecoming parade that passes by your house!
I have watched the 4th of July parades in a small CO town, and that was fun.
But, when you post something like that you ought to admit it is a small town mindset to have something like that.
There is nothing wrong with that at all. But, then also acknowledge that it is not "cosmopolitan" and so like the DC!

Vomit.

I guess now we know what is wrong with it! Adults that use "vomit" and emojis and this their kids should parade for Homecoming instead of studying.
HS for life for Ashburn PP! No doubt that is why you love the parade!

Now, if you’re going to try to be this petty and small, at least correct your many typos.

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I have no idea how having kids in the neighborhood parade precludes them from studying

Most of the kids I know involved in afterschool activities are pretty studious

I marched in the parade with our Girl Scout troop for multiple years. Starting as kindergarteners. It was fun. And something I would imagine most parents would enjoy that their kids have in them neighborhood/area.

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We used to live in a stupid expensive DC neighborhood before moving out to get a bunch of land and I always enjoyed hearing the local marching band...

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Anonymous wrote:LOL! Bragging about the HS team having a Homecoming parade that passes by your house!
I have watched the 4th of July parades in a small CO town, and that was fun.
But, when you post something like that you ought to admit it is a small town mindset to have something like that.
There is nothing wrong with that at all. But, then also acknowledge that it is not "cosmopolitan" and so like the DC!

Vomit.

I guess now we know what is wrong with it! Adults that use "vomit" and emojis and this their kids should parade for Homecoming instead of studying.
HS for life for Ashburn PP! No doubt that is why you love the parade!

I haven't stepped foot in Ashburn in years... but I know you very well. I live around you.

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Anonymous wrote:We used to live in a stupid expensive DC neighborhood before moving out to get a bunch of land and I always enjoyed hearing the local marching band...

Robots?