Possibilities ...

To stay put or move...? Those are possibilities that BFL and I have been reckoning with for the last few months.  On some weeks the subject seems forgotten ... mainly because we both like it here all too much.  Where we are at the moment has no bad points.  It's a great neighbourhood.  It's close to work, has great public transportation links, facilities, amenities, shopping ... you name it.  But! While a two bedroom upstairs flat may be perfect for the both of us at the time being, with children (particularly small children) it's not exactly ideal.  For one, there's ALOT of stairs to reckon with.  Admittedly, I do find it an occasional struggle having to lug up heavy shopping.  To imagine having to lug a baby and her/his pram ... along with a gadzillion other required baby accessories that you need to pacify a wet, hungry, cranky baby.  And we're not even started on the shopping yet!

So, you get my point. It's a lovely flat and we do love it here but bringing up a young family in an upstairs flat would be less than ideal.  On a side note, assuming if we could afford it I would ideally like to keep the flat for  sentimental reasons.  Arguably, it could also economically make sense.  We could let it out and earn some rental income.  Just ... am not sure whether in tax terms whether that would make it worthwhile.

Anyway, with thoughts on possibilities of moving, we found ourselves exploring W.  It has been on the cards as a possible area to move to.  Just, we haven't found the time to go down to see the place until today.  I have to say we were both pleasantly surprised.  Although its further away from the centre, transportation links (trains, buses, tube) are good.  The area has a nice feel to it (at least the parts we saw) ... I particularly liked the village side of W which astonishingly is a short walk (though uphill) from the centre of W. To think we'd have a village like atmosphere so close to London.

And yes, there were also green belts.  Vast bigger than the one just outside us.   Also, W has good schools.  A wide selection to choose from from what we're made to understand.  From state schools to independent schools. And when mini-mes come along not only are  there good schools, they'd get to savour the atmosphere of a vibrant suburb/village.  The great part is that W is also the home to great tennis. Perhaps even some horse riding lessons?  Ah, the dreams I have for the future generation who are not even here yet!

We simply have to find a place close enough to have the best of all worlds.  Understandably that would cost us.  So we'll have to see how that would all fall into place.  And as BFL says, we have to pray about it.   Very important that ... somehow, things work better with prayer.

It would make a world of difference were I to land a good paying job that permits both work life balance too.  That's also on the prayer list.  Where I am at the moment does not seem to afford much long term prospect nor does it pay enough to afford the family life we both aspire to have.  A house with a garden big enough for the kids to run out and play, a kitchen with an island, at least three bedroom with a couple of bathrooms, in a safe and quiet area surrounded by good facilities and amenities - schools, parks, shopping, transportation links, good neighbours ....  It seems like a long extensive list but like I've said previously, you never know until you ask.

 I know the Man above knows what we want and need.  Somehow BFL and I both believe that slowly but surely, things will all fall into place and we'd get there eventually.  In the mean time, we just got to do with we got to do presently.  Make the best of each moment.  Best foot forward with hopes of always moving onwards and upwards.  One can only hope!