Taxation or Tumbrels
1 hour ago
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Ever changing household
Nature abhors a vacuum?
Build it and they will come?
I'm looking for the words to decribe what having a house a bit bigger than my needs is like.
After the kids moved out the house seemed way too big. That situation didn't last all that long. They kept coming back, and sometimes bringing husbands or a child with them. That was fine. Happy to be there for them.
Well, for a number of years now the kids have been off on their own. Unless something really drastic happens they are pretty well set up.
My niece on the other hand. . .
Yep, new addition to the household. Happy to be here for her. She's in her 20s so it's not like I have to raise her. My lovely wife and I can just be our normal eccentric selves. I've no idea how long she's going to be here, but we haven't put any time limit.
In the mean time, it appears I have a built in dog and house sitter. That works.
Multi generational households are on the upswing in America. Considering how difficult things can be it only makes sense.
-Sixbears
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Being in a position to help a family member is satisfying. Seeing same family member get on with their life because of the help more satisfying.
ReplyDeleteWhile multi generational homes make sense a home needs to be setup properly for it to work long term. The rich have the right idea its called a family compound. So says a grandpa that watch's cartoons in his boxers.:)
Compounds make a lot of sense. Good mix of personal space and group connections.
DeleteMost families ain't what they used to be. Glad your still is.
ReplyDeleteWe ain't perfect, but we are family.
DeleteLike Gary says, it is great to be able to help someone, but a better feeling to see the one you helped get on with their own life on their own.
ReplyDeleteShe starts training for her new job on Sunday, so that's a step in the right direction.
DeleteMy 23 yer old son lives with me most days when he comes home. I'm planning on building a 20x24 2 story garage and an apt upstairs. I think it will work for both of us. I charge him rent now which pays his phone, dog food, groceries, and a portion of the other bills. I love him but its stressfull living with him. Good Post.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nightshift!
DeleteA little distance is a good thing now and then. The apt. sounds like it should work out better. He'll be close, but you can all have some personal space.
Our only comes home to visit and we go to another city to see and be with her, she is too independent to want to return here but when we leave this terrestrial the house is hers and some little money we can eeek out. She makes a lot but saves and saves, she doesn't want to marry and have kids but is sweet and kind to her friends who have a hubs and kids..She likes her freedom and loves to travel her job affords her plenty plus money and time to enjoy the places she travels toooooo..One must be happy and kind to ones family is our moto!
ReplyDeleteWe don't get to pick family so it's a blessing when we can get along.
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