I would have really a spacious entryway into the house, with storage to accommodate backpacks, briefcases, shoes, umbrellas, and baskets for hats, gloves etc. A place to sit, perhaps a windowseat, so you could either sit down to take off boots, or wait for someone to walk out the door with you. A table to catch keys, school papers, etc.
I would want a similar space between the garage and the kitchen, but more of a butler’s pantry, with space to store athletic equipment, partyware, tablecloths, coffee urn, etc. Perhaps storage for bulk purchases, like TP or paper towels, book shelves for cookbooks, small desk area to pay bills, etc. Sort of a “run the house” space.
First floor master bedroom, with a sitting room off the bedroom. Extra wide doorways and hallways. Library with lots of bookcases instead of a library, Large family room. Other bedrooms would have a study/work space incorporated into the room. Second floor sleeping porch.
Flagstone patio with fishpond; front patio or porch.