We may be moving again...... YES, AGAIN!

**IntlMom** · 02-22-2010, 04:35 PM

It's a really, really REALLY long story, but the gist of it goes like this: hubby is bored at work, (doing a fabulous job, but cannot stand it), the comute is really affecting him, the school situation is really really bad (in fact, our spec ed ds just started homeschooling today, the school is so bad), I am done better than expected at being in CA, but it is still really tough, and our lovely home is extremely isolating.....I have struggled with not slipping into depression for the last several months (unfortunatley, I have medicated with retail therapy), and on, and on, and on, and on.........
Well - hubby's industry is unique, in that it is unaffected by the economy, and he has found out that there are companies that have heard that he may be interested in coming to work for them. We have about 3 companies wineing and dineing him right now. Let's get real, we miss the midwest, REALLY REALLY BAD! He has a company wanting him to come back for an interview and talk. They want to know if our family is interested in moving back to the midwest....heck yea! But, we are unfamiliar with Missouri, sooooo.........
I could use some help from those of you who know this area: they would like us to live in Columbia, MO. The job is state wide, but this is their requested location for a residence. We would not even be having this conversation if we could live on the KS side of KC (and we may end up there.....)
What can anyone tell me about it? schools? I am especially interested in special ed. I already called and talked with the spec ed director of the district, and I liked what I heard - but anyone call "sell" their district, KWIM? I always had this "backwoods" impression of Missouri - unfair, I know, but we really REALLY want to make sure this is THE LAST move for our family (we have moved about every 20 months or so it seems for the last 10 years.....)

Well, I need to go "do some more school" with ds......... thanks for listening.

**Libby** · 02-22-2010, 04:42 PM

Wow Traci!! I was just going to say 'Didn't you just finish moving?!' lol but you beat me to it! I'm gald hubby's being wined & dined and I hope you get to move back to somewhere you've longed to be so you can get outta your depression/funk of being isolated where you are now.

Sending positive

**NewLeaf** · 02-22-2010, 04:42 PM

I don't know much about the midwest at all. But I hope this move is a good one for you. It gets you closer to where you want to be.

**AmyBoz** · 02-22-2010, 04:45 PM

Well, I don't know anything about Missouri, but I do have hugs for you, Traci! You've been on such a roller coaster with all the moving around! I hope you get the information you need and that it all works out for your family!

to you!

**Natalie's Nesters** · 02-22-2010, 05:13 PM

I don't know if this helps, but we used to live in Overland Park KS. The schools are in the top of the country for being great. They were really great, and very large school district. There are some very nice parts of MO, Lee's Summit is nice, I can't help you with the schools. I wish you the best of luck. P.S A real estate agent can give you school info if you can not find anything on line.

**Debbie-cat** · 02-22-2010, 05:29 PM

Wow Traci....again? Well at last you are heading closer to home so I am happy for you! Good luck and keep us posted!

**2ndGenGranola** · 02-22-2010, 06:11 PM

Dad and hubby has family all over that area. They LOVE it.

**NikoSan999** · 02-22-2010, 08:03 PM

Don't know anything either but wanted to say congratulations on moving. You sound so excited! You can go to a realtors website like Remax and pick an area. Then it will give you the info on the schools, stores, crime rate for different crimes, average age etc. You could pick out several areas and compare.

Anyway hope all turns out as you wish.

**DJ1972** · 02-22-2010, 08:24 PM

Columbia is a beautiful little city. And it's the home of the MIZZOU tigers (great university and beautiful campus)! I have alot of friends that have gone to college there, and they only have good things to say about the town. It's about 4 hours from me, so I don't know about the school district, but I love the midwest..I like having 4 distinct seasons. Good luck, prayers for you!

**frugalfranny** · 02-23-2010, 12:02 AM

YM - I can't believe ANOTHER MOVE.......and you probably can't either.

But......like the others said, this DOES get you back to the general area. So good luck...........hope your hip is doing well too!

**Dutchie** · 02-23-2010, 01:57 AM

I of course can't help with info about the location but I will be thinking of you.
(((HUGS)))))

**Palooka** · 02-23-2010, 06:00 AM

What DJ said. Columbia is a college town but very nice. It's not too big but not too small and has everything you would need. I'm about 3 hours from there.

If you like Kansas, Toto, MO is pretty nice too.

And cheaper living in several areas.

As far as the schools goes, don't know about Columbia but I can only imagine them being good. I've had no problem with the schools in this area. Well as long as you are out of some parts of KCMO/KC kansas area.(which you would be) I know you like the midwest and I think if you happen to land here, you might really enjoy it.

You can have me over for dinner.

Wasn't it Topeka, KS you used to live at?

**lovestoread** · 02-23-2010, 07:22 AM

good luck , Traci, I have been thinking of you...hope your hip is doing well...

**miss_thrifty** · 02-23-2010, 07:38 AM

well first Im sending you some healing prayers for your hip and then for picking the next place.
keep us posted and do what u need to to do.hugssss

**WV_mom_of2** · 02-23-2010, 10:01 AM

I can tell you that my favorite Nascar driver, Carl Edwards, is from Columbia, MO and still lives there LOL!

Not what you wanted to know, but I couldn't resist!

I'm sorry that things aren't working out well for you in CA. I hope this move is your last and it makes your entire family happy! Good luck!