I have had more than one friend tell me that my house seems to be to big for me.. It is too big for me but my house is not just for me, it is for my three children also. My daughter currently lives with me and I love having her upstairs. I am hoping that by the time she moves out one of my other chicks will fly back home to my nest. I enjoy having a home that is large enough to entertain my whole family and also my friends and relatives.

There are other considerations also. Moving is very expensive and a lot of work for one woman to do. Plus I have finally gotten to the point where I am actually into the principal amount on my mortgage. I pay less for my house, which is large, than some of my friends pay for their two bedroom apartment.

It is more than that though. I love my neighborhood. Everyone on my street is friendly. We all stop and chat if we see one another on the street. I know that this is not common in my neighborhood, it is just my street which does this. I am very blessed by God to live on this street.

Then there is the shopping center which is about a mile from my house. I just walked to Petsmart tonight to pick up a few supplies and was able to stop at a deli on the way home for a nice salad. I love keeping my car in the garage and walking to the grocery store or another store for supplies instead of driving.

Scaling down is good and it is a wonderful idea for some individuals but when it involves more work and potentially a lot more money what is the us? If it is not broken don’t fix it.