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[quote=Anonymous]OP Back!  Gosh, for all I hear about people not being nice in DC, you're sure a helpful bunch, Thank You!

The posts about living right in/near Capitol Hill (am I correct that is the neighborhood with Union Station/FERC?) have me intrigued. If I completely cut out the commute time and associated stress, that really changes my outlook! If I can walk the kids to school and walk or take a short metro to work, hmmm.  What if rent out my Boise house, rent a livable 1 BR apt, don't bring anything but clothes and toys out to DC, consider it a working vacation, and simply intend to be out there for one year?  If I perform well at work and gain this great experience, perhaps I can then land a fed job back west or a transfer/work remotely with FERC.

Given that scenario, questions:  Would it be a safe area for me and my children to live?  One acquaintance who spent 10 years in DC was scaring me by telling me her husband was held up at gunpoint twice, a kid was killed in their alley, etc - and she said she lived in a big home in a nice part of town! Can you tell me names of Elementary schools, streets or apartment buildings to look at, likely rental prices? I understand there is no assurance of getting a spot in free preschool especially at this late state, but could be worth looking into.

One other point, I have a dear friend who lives in Chevy Chase with a young family, and another high school friend in N VA. And dear friends in DE, NJ, NYC, and western Mass. So in case of dire emergency (like my appendix ruptures or something) I do have a bit of a safety net with my kids.

On the other hand, y'all are welcome to move out here and we could build a microcosm of SMBCs in Idaho!  Yes, we float down the river in inner tubes, defer to bikes and pedestrians while driving, and stop by each other's houses with flowers "just because." Idyllic.  As it turns out, I know quite a few DC transplants living here, and they have been the most vocal group telling me to stay put.  
Talking to other single moms has been so useful, though, so thank you![/quote]

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