Moving in with kids

[Gobbsofjoy]

I’m considering an invitation to move to a small house next to my son and daughter in-law and my wonderful granddaughters 2 and 4. Any comments or suggestions on how to make this go smoothly please chime in.

[Goldencbc]

Sounds wonderful. Just communicate and share in the joy and work.

[Gobbsofjoy in reply to Goldencbc]

Thank you!

[Eliza-Jane]

If you have a separate dwelling and everyone has privacy - sounds wonderful. Perhaps if you have your own home now, don't sell up immediately, give it a little while to test the waters. If the offer is open for a while, maybe wait a couple of months to see how you feel about it then. I hope it goes well for you.

[Gobbsofjoy in reply to Eliza-Jane]

Thank you!

[Jennyjenny2]

How wonderful for you! How wonderful for them! And especially how wonderful for your granddaughters!!! For them to grow up with you next door will create a very special bond. You can’t get better than that!

The fact that you are conscious of wanting things to go smoothly speaks volumes. Our daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter lived next to us for 3 years and it was amazing. We were happy for them to come over to our place whenever they wanted, but we never went over there without them asking us. I would always send a text message first. It will work for you, so just enjoy your new life 😀

[Gobbsofjoy in reply to Jennyjenny2]

Thank you!

[KERRINGTON]

What an ideal situation ! When you move, treat them as if you still lived far away from them.

[Gobbsofjoy in reply to KERRINGTON]

Thank you!

[LTT0019]

A friend had a cottage on her daughters property. It was the best of both worlds.

[Gobbsofjoy]

I’m hoping for exactly that! Thank you!

[Icequeen10]

You are blessed to have beyond the telling,!!

[Gobbsofjoy in reply to Icequeen10]

Thank you!

[GymBag]

My son and his wife and our two Grand daughters live on the same street two houses down . DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT

Granddaughters are more fun than a barrel of monkeys , son helps out giving me a hand sometimes and Grand daughters cut the grass etc for a few dollars and swim in our pool. We watch them when necessary and my wife picks them up at school and takes them to dance class and gymnastics etc. and they eat a lot at our house but then they all go home and we relax and then pop they are back. Gramma laughs all the time.

Give them space at their house, don't interfere, and remember in all things related to the kids their mother is the boss.

Life is good DO IT

[Gobbsofjoy in reply to GymBag]

Well said thank you!

[rhyspeace12]

I agree most of all with don't go over without letting them know ahead of time. That was the biggest problem, having any privacy when my Mom would stop by any time she felt like it. If we locked the door she would complain. Other than that, it was nice.

[Gobbsofjoy in reply to rhyspeace12]

Thank you for your thoughts! So far it's been going well I'm happy I made the move. My kids agree!