Nice to see you around. I don’t really think anyone can advise you on a move like this. Act as a sounding board maybe, but I am sure you understand that.
No way are you crazy.
I will say that the Utne Reader has recommended Madison Wisconsin highly in a few studies of “best places” to live. I think JG moved there on the recommendation though.
Seriously though, this comes as a surprise. Have you considered any other alternative locations thoroughly?
Are you possibly just getting a little restless and jumping at the first idea that has some appeal? I was certainly convinced that your plan, including the private schools was something that was really going to suit you and your family.
Madison sounds good too,except for cold winters. One of my sisters left California for WI about 15 years ago and her family has been very happy there. She and her husband are both teachers and live in Stoughton which is about 20 miles from Madison. Her daughter managed to get a good education in public schools. The last I heard, she was excelling in some specialty field of molecular biology that involves the latest in electron microscopy.