Identity Crisis Part I: Suburban Living

I've started this post more times than I can count. The words just haven't come. I'm not one to dance around an issue, so I'll be straight out with it.

We bought a house.

We bought a house on the north shore.

THE SUBURBS.

We close on thursday.

Remember when I swore to NEVER move to the suburbs? What the hell happened to that conviction? Has becoming a parent finally changed me that much? 

Remember last august, when I was so proud of myself for showering and blow drying every day since Lei was born? That same woman is (as we speak) wearing a bra that has underwire poking out and stitching that's popped apart so that the elastic leaves a mark for two hours after I take it off. That's almost as fucked up as the fact that I will wipe anything on whatever pants I am wearing at that particular moment - banana, snot, drool, mish mash - anything but poop. Actually, that's not fucked up, THAT'S discretion.

No mistake ... I'm completely into this decision. I'm excited to have more space. I just never wanted to deal with maintaining a lawn, or basement or roof or anything deemed a "common element" in condo life.

I just don't feel like myself. Maybe after we close, I'll be back to my sassy ways. Hell, I already ordered an outdoor umbrella and stand. Still, until thursday ... expect a few, incredibly worthy What the Fuss? posts.

Is anyone out there feeling me on this suburb thing? The last time I inquired, dear readers, I got much urban support. Now, I guess I just need a shout out from the suburban contingent.

Comments

[suchitra]

The suburbs are so much more relaxing than the hustle and bustle of the city. Congrats on your move!

[Anna]

Hey, How is the house?! I miss you, please write soon!
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Hope to hear what the fuss is up soon!
Anna from Motherly Law

[Dani]

I am so excited for you! You adapt so well to whatever comes your way--you'll be just fine :)

[Aunt Cindy]

We should change when we become parents. It's a scarey thought to think of our children being raised by the self-absorbed people we were before we had them. Society is full of delinquents whose parents didn't change when they had them. Our children are the lucky ones whose parents have and will continue to make the necessary adjustments that come with responsible parenthood. There will be adjustments to suburban living but I believe the advantages for the family unit will far outweigh the negatives.

[Fran]

The additional elbow room will definitely be worth it, but to protect your sanity, start looking for a good landscaping/yard person. Having to maintain a yard is by far the most stressful thing about living in the 'burbs.