How Much House?

Posted on April 26, 2010 
Filed Under Parenting, Personal

We bought our house 11 years ago, and since then have added to our family. We love our neighborhood, and we’ve been very  content here. We also like our relatively low payments, the fact that we’re nearing the end of the mortgage, the many fond memories we’ve had here over the years, the quiet location and wonderful neighbors.

Still, at times we’ve felt cramped, particularly as our kids have gotten older. They’ve acquired more stuff and wanted more room. We have the three girls in one bedroom, and there have been conflicts over differing views of cleanliness. And when we visit friends, we’re usually aware of the more generous space many of them enjoy. So, every now and then we wonder what it’d be like to have a larger house.

This article and the related comments explores the pros – and cons – of more space. The author suggests less is a good thing. But I wonder how other families feel about that – do you sometimes want more space, like us? Or do you wish you had less house to care for – and pay for? Something to think about.

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