Downsizing to a Cozy Home Was the Best Decision for Our Family

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So, we’ve moved into a smaller house. Well, it’s not exactly a tiny house, but it’s definitely compact. It’s a cozy ranch with no basement, so everything’s on one level. Some days, it feels a bit like living in an apartment, minus the noisy neighbors upstairs who whip up questionable-smelling meals. In our snug abode, you’ll find my partner Alex, our two kids, a couple of cats, and our dog, Max.

We’re considering expanding our family in the future—maybe even a bit more after that. However, with my knack for birthing large children, we might soon find ourselves in a scenario with six tall individuals, two cats, and a dog all under one roof. Thankfully, we have two bathrooms, which is a lifesaver. There are enough bedrooms for our kids, so only the ones we like the least will have to share. However, our common spaces are quite limited—a small kitchen and a living room. So we’re either always together or sort of together; there’s not a lot of room to escape from one another. But honestly, that’s part of the charm.

Since moving into our small home last year, we’ve had to downsize significantly. Our furniture, books, toys, knick-knacks, clothes, and kitchen gadgets have all faced the chopping block. No matter how much we declutter, it feels like there’s still too much. A small house demands that you keep only what you truly need or love—things that spark joy, as some would say. The more we minimized, the clearer it became what just didn’t fit anymore.

Living in a smaller space has made parenting infinitely easier. In our previous multi-story home, I often found myself limited to one floor, usually the one overrun with toys. If I ventured to another part of the house to tackle chores, I’d be dashing up and down the stairs to check on the kids and settle squabbles. Great for my step count, but not so great for my sanity.

Now, in our compact home, I can keep an eye on them by simply turning my head. The whole place is baby-proofed, which gives me the peace of mind to let the kids play while I handle my own tasks, confident that everyone is safe and sound. The matches are way up high, and I could hear anyone striking one from across the house anyway. This has fostered their independence and allowed me to whip up dinner without just microwaving frozen meals.

Our family has also become tidier. In a small house, leaving your stuff out turns the place into a disaster zone in no time. In our bigger home, we had junk piles accumulating everywhere, and by the time we felt the need to clean up, it was a monumental task. Now, the kids are responsible for putting their toys away each night, and I can tidy up the house in just a few minutes if I hustle a bit. A thorough clean can be done in an hour or two.

With all the cleaning, decorating, and organizing, our larger house once dictated our lives. In this smaller space, running the household feels manageable. While we may not have room for more stuff or additional family members (definitely no more cats), we’ve carved out quality time for what really matters—enjoying family moments, exploring new activities, and hosting friends. Plus, there’s time for naps now, which were a rarity in our bigger house. That’s a vital reason for our move!

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In summary, downsizing has brought our family closer, simplified our lives, and given us more time for what truly matters. It’s a transition we’re grateful for every day.