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[quote=Anonymous]We have three and live in NYC (used to live in DC!).  Kids 8,6,3.

-We have a really good nanny.  We pay above market.

-Weekly cleaning lady

-Nanny cooks for the kids and we also do plenty of takeout.

-We chose schools not based on what people say is the "best" one - lots of schools are great! We chose based on ease of coordinating dropoffs/pickups.  One location.

-Only schools and activities within walking distance.  We're not in the ages where the kids have a lot of activities yet, so DH and I are still the deciders there.  Between all of them there are two activities at the moment. That's the most we've ever had and both are within a 7 min walk of our apartment.

-No formal activities on the weekends. Only hanging out, resting, playing inside or outside.  We try not to go to too many birthday parties.

-Doctor/dentist appts: We do one visit for all the kids.  So well visits and dentist appts are 3x year total.  Everyone gets flu shots on the same day.

-Ease of logistics trumps everything.

Right now, it's working!  Considering a move to the suburbs within the next few years to be closer to family.[/quote]

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