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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.  I am not unsympathetic to my mom.  I too would like it if she could easily attend the preschool Christmas pagent or pop over for dinner on a weeknight.  This is how it was for her/her mother.  Sounds like heaven to me.  I guess that's why it bothers me - because part of me wants what she wants too and it just makes me feel like crap when she makes a comment.  In Richmond in particular, its more common for adult children to move back - and less common for them to move away.  So most of her friends have their kids/grandkids around.

Sometimes I wonder if we are placing too much importance on DH's salary/growth potential and not enough emphasis on family?[/quote]

I'm from Richmond. My parents are still there & we live in the District. I don't think it's entirely true that Richmonders of our generation all move back. Most of my childhood friends do NOT live there anymore despite the fact that their parents do. My mom has many friends with out of town grandkids. 
But, more importantly, Richmond is an easy day trip or even trip for dinner, which my parents do on occasion. They can also quite easily attend preschool events etc with minor planning. It's all about timing the traffic. NEVER try to leave town (DC)  btwn 3:30-7pm on a weekday & when coming from Richmond, plan to drive any time after morning rush. Figure out HOV lane times & make a plan. 
Amtrak is also cheap & easy to Richmond if yoy must travel at rush hour. [/quote]

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