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We do the same.   I live in a [b]great neighborhood in N. Arlington[/b] and we live in a 2 bedroom building (1 DC).  Our commute is about 15 min and he does to pre-K across from my office so we get time together during the commute.  Next year we'll walk to kindergarten.  His school is on the way to the metro and is only 2 stops from my office. Our dentist is about 3 blocks away and when we can't get to the pediatrician there is a minute clinic about 1/4 mile away.  So if you are willing to give up some space you can live in a nice apt building, close to the metro in a nice walking neighborhood were you can easily get to anything you need.  Having to drive 15-20 min to the grocery store eats up time in your day.   You can do it.  You just have to be firm with your new office about your in-office working hours.  "I can only come in @ X and I have to leave by X"  but I can work from home if needed.  As someone mentioned try to see if you telework a day or two a week.

While admittedly I raise one kid on much more than $80K per year, I have a friend who raises 2 on about $70K.  They don't have the big luxuries but they are happy.

Good Luck with whatever you choose![/quote]

Can you share what neighborhood it is?  I am a single mom looking in the same area.  Thanks![/quote]

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