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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I ride the bus to the Pentagon from Burke and get on the metro from there, and regularly see a few moms with their toddlers and preschoolers do the same commute. It looks like a great way to get some more time together and the kids seem to love it. And if you had to pick up your DC because of weather or illness, you’re close by. [/quote]

This is the most realistic advice. My husband travels often fir consecutive weeks. I found a daycare that fit my commute. When he’s in town we alternate drop off and pick up according. It’s more work for him those days, but he does it as a courtesy for my doing it all while he’s away. It creates some balance for us. Truthfully though, Burke is far enough out, I’d wait til child is in regular school and make before/aftercare arrangements, or look for a home much closer in. [/quote]

I agree with this. Commuting to DC with a kid can be a hassle (mostly carrying stuff!) but it's time spent with my child. We have about 40 minutes each way, and it affords me the opportunity to keep my work schedule and never worry about being late for pick up.  When my husband has to do pick up or drop off, it is more difficult, but it's a trade off because I do it 85% of the time, and thus feel no guilt when he has to go out of his way the small minority of time that I'm unable to do so. It is no burden on me really, I would be making that commute anyway. I just do it with my kid now.[/quote]

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