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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]

Sure,  I live in Courthouse off 66.  We can walk to Lyon Village Park (10 min) or Rocky Run (15-20 min).  Dawson Terrace playground is only 10 min away.
Barnes and Nobel, Whole Foods, Giant, Walgreens (x2), CVS (x3) are all in walking distance.  Tons of restaurants in Courthouse and Clarendon. 2 malls and a costco only a 10-15 min drive away.

Apt buildings are great for single parents b/c we have enough to do without have to wait around for repair men or rushing out to pick up packages.  All my packages are signed for, I leave a ticket at the front desk if something needs repair.  Buildings will have pools, gyms and playgrounds, all cutting down on the time you uneed to spend in the car or walking to these places.  We used to have a salon (I miss it).

Our neighborhood schools are Key (great for immersion) and Arlington Science Focus.  [/quote]

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