I agree that Mass has best specialists for kids and families that need special care. It is much more affordable down south, and weather is nicer for sure :)
I like the wilderness, because am not a huge fan of people... Haha. I like my privacy, and no neighbors :)
Ha-ha! I love that and I completely understand. One thing for sure about being a parent, one's own self-interests fall to the wayside. I too love isolation and nature. But not the best option with little kids if an emergency arises (especially being a single mom.) When I was married I thought about moving more into the country but that plan got sacked with the divorce. For sure the weather is MUCH nicer. New England winter makes me question all of my decisions hahahhahaha