Would you want to move in with your children and grandchildren? Would you want to live in the same town?
What we think might be different than when the reality of making that decision sits on our kitchen table.
No harm in looking in the cupboard for tasty and rotten nibbles.
You know with the long economic changes, all questions are on the board. Personally, that isn’t a question I am walking these months.
Do you like visiting your children or do you prefer them coming to you? Would you move in with them? Parents share with me the following nibbles:
1. I would live with my children if they would have me and I want the bottom floor. My knees ache.
2. I like to visit my kids and stay in a hotel. I need quiet and escape.
3. I like making new traditions so I stay in the same hotel when I go visit my kids. They come there for a sleep over.
4. I would live with my children if I couldn’t be on my own and I for sure would have to shut my ears and mouth.
5. I love the big family idea but I bet it gets like stinky fish after two weeks.
6. I will take the quest house and curtains. They will make breakfast and coffee and leave it at my door.
7. Parenting is my most favorite sport. So yes, bring on the games and I will buy the tickets. Yes- yes- yes, I would move in now.
8. I started a hope chest for my grandchildren… Once a mom always mommy. When they have little ones, I will be the nanny.
9. Can I date if I move in with them?
10. Come home and fill the house with your needs and creativity. I don’t like airports.
What are you reactions to the idea of moving in with your children? Do you like them to come home or go visit them?
Take good care,
Natalie
natalie@emptynestsupport.com
Los Angeles, CA
818-763-0188
Natalie Caine, M.A. natalie@lifeintransition.org
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