Relocating to Houston in June-July looking for smaller suburb town near Houston.

[Topaz]

Originally Posted by EEstudent

God, we are so F***** different. numbers 6 and 7 go hand in hand.

a typical saturday night out for a family such as yours would include, going to barnes and nobles, eating at a restaurant near towncenter, strolling through Towncenter itself(with plenty of cops so dont worry) and then dumping your kids off at world food market and go grocery shopping.

Well, yes, EEstudent, we are different, because I'm at a different life stage than you. One big difference is that I'm grown up and I don't need to belittle other people's lives and choices.

My family does like book stores, Town Center, and Whole Foods Market. Your "dumping" comment is rude but you aren't a parent so you don't know how lovely it is to have your children happily playing on a Mac computer or creating artwork while you grocery shop, so I'll forgive that jab.

[EEstudent]

Originally Posted by Topaz

Well, yes, EEstudent, we are different, because I'm at a different life stage than you. One big difference is that I'm grown up and I don't need to belittle other people's lives and choices.

My family does like book stores, Town Center, and Whole Foods Market. Your "dumping" comment is rude but you aren't a parent so you don't know how lovely it is to have your children happily playing on a Mac computer or creating artwork while you grocery shop, so I'll forgive that jab.

It's true you are at a different stage in life; but I guess I am in denial and rebuke at the notion that many people will lead the suburbia life that you and I have described once they are in that stage of life.

Perhaps I will also be caught in that same monotonous life that exists in SugarLand,I really don't want to, but there seems to be no other options once I have children and a steady life lol.

But I can honestly say that I dont know how wonderful it is to have my kids play on Macs and do artwork while I grocery shop.

Back to the OP... HAVE YOU MADE YOUR DECISION?!? I really want to know what you chose!

[tstone]

Originally Posted by EEstudent

Perhaps I will also be caught in that same monotonous life that exists in SugarLand,I really don't want to, but there seems to be no other options once I have children and a steady life lol.

Dude, monotonous life happens everywhere. Go move to the inner city where things are ''more interesting'' and then wait awhile until some form of monotony kicks in. Go move to the country and things can get monotonous really fast if you don't know how to entertain yourself.

Deal with it. Get a hobby (or another). Or cop out like many people do and go see your doctor (dealer). That way you can score something to keep your mind off of it.

[EasilyAmused]

Originally Posted by kenoshakristy

How far is Sugarland from Houston? What kind of town is it??

Mileage means nothing in this town. It's all drive time.

I would count on average a 30 minute drive. It's growing pretty fast, so I don't know if that would count as your "Small Town." Burbs to the NW of Houston are horrible drive, but they have more trees and feel more rural. Kingwood, to the NE side might be more in line what you are looking for.

[georgecogirl]

I think all school systems "fluctuate" a bit. Just focus on the high schools and the middle and elementary tend to follow the trend.
Katy is a nice area but as far as driving into Houston, I have heard it's the worst direction. It is way out for driving all over Houston. We have driven all over Houston for soccer games and Katy is out a bit. But it is pretty. Sugar Land seems to be in more and is just as pretty with strict zoning codes and lots of families.
The First Colony area that feeds to Clements High School is a very pretty area. We are moving there this summer from Pearland.
Pearland is centrally located (outside of Houston) and houses are inexpensive. You may want to investigate the schools (upper) first.

[EEstudent]

Originally Posted by georgecogirl

I think all school systems "fluctuate" a bit. Just focus on the high schools and the middle and elementary tend to follow the trend.
Katy is a nice area but as far as driving into Houston, I have heard it's the worst direction. It is way out for driving all over Houston. We have driven all over Houston for soccer games and Katy is out a bit. But it is pretty. Sugar Land seems to be in more and is just as pretty with strict zoning codes and lots of families.
The First Colony area that feeds to Clements High School is a very pretty area. We are moving there this summer from Pearland.
Pearland is centrally located (outside of Houston) and houses are inexpensive. You may want to investigate the schools (upper) first.

I think that Sugar Land only seems to be more closer in because there is more development along 59 south. For example, on your way from houston you will say Sharpstown, Arena Place, Hilcroft, All those car dealerships, West Airport, US90, the old Unocal building, etc.

CHS '07 BABY HELLZ YEA LOL!!

CHS is becoming more and more deteriorated since the re-zoning of the school;but, I think schools are all dependant on how much effort your child puts in. If your child is willing to learn and exceed than any SAFE and reasonable school would do, but if your child is indolant and apathetic than the school you choose makes no difference.

[EEstudent]

Originally Posted by tstone

Dude, monotonous life happens everywhere. Go move to the inner city where things are ''more interesting'' and then wait awhile until some form of monotony kicks in. Go move to the country and things can get monotonous really fast if you don't know how to entertain yourself.

Deal with it. Get a hobby (or another). Or cop out like many people do and go see your doctor (dealer). That way you can score something to keep your mind off of it.

I agree, things get monotonous everywhere; however, in Sugar Land things get monotonous on an exponential scale! Within 3 days you've seen everything.

But for right now I've been keeping busy with family and friends; which is the only reason why I'm still in Sugar Land.

[EasilyAmused]

within 3 days???? Unless you're house hunting you've "seen it all" within hours out there, or any MPC. School, Club, Town Center, Mall ..done.

[EEstudent]

Originally Posted by EasilyAmused

within 3 days???? Unless you're house hunting you've "seen it all" within hours out there, or any MPC. School, Club, Town Center, Mall ..done.

CLUB theres a club?!? where where?!?!? lol

[EasilyAmused]

Originally Posted by EEstudent

CLUB theres a club?!? where where?!?!? lol

Golf Club.