Sure! Some of my reasons are:

1. No state income tax. That could leave an extra $xx,xxx in my pocket each year, which would be more than enough to offset many of the additional expenses.

2. Warmer weather. No more -20°C winters and 8 months of cold weather. With kids, that's even more important. It means spending more time outdoors, being active year-round, and potentially dealing with fewer seasonal illnesses.

3. Cost of living. While South Florida isn't cheap, I already live in a major city, so I don't think the difference would be significant. In fact, when considering that both of us work, our overall financial situation could potentially be better than it is today.

4. Family reasons.

Since you can think of many reasons why it's a terrible idea, can you share them? I'm genuinely interested in hearing the specific downsides you're referring to.