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What is your opinion on this? (not baby related at all)

Posted by on Feb. 16, 2012 at 4:20 PM
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DH is probably (like 85% sure) going to be joining the Army. He is in the process of taking all the tests and getting everything squared away to join, as long as nothing comes up he is joining and nothing should come up. Anyway, I have three kids that I would be taking care of on my own which is fine, I take care of them mostly on my own now because DH works all the time. But I was talking to my mom today about it and she said something to the effect of if I wanted to move in with her while he is gone that would be okay. She has room in her house and a big yard and the kids love her to death. There are negative and positive side to it ofcourse but I hadn't thought about it until she mentioned it. I am not sure if it would be a good idea or not. She lives in the same town as me so I wouldn't have to do a big move or anything. I don't know what I think about it. What would you do in this situation?


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pacman071606
by Member on Feb. 16, 2012 at 4:25 PM

If it were MY mom, I would move. I don't know what your relationship is like with YOUR mom.

I know that I wouldn't be treated any differently if I moved in with my mom. She would treat me like an adult. I know a lot of moms that would treat you like a child instead of a roommate or something. There will need to be boundaries and things established if she is that kind of parent.

jessicaaris
by Platinum Member on Feb. 16, 2012 at 4:48 PM
I have a very good relationship with my mom. The only problem would be the fact that my kids walk all over my mom and she let's them because she is a grandma. But it makes it hard to discipline them. And living with other people is hard anyway.
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Tylersmom119
by Bronze Member on Feb. 16, 2012 at 4:54 PM
If your mom lives in the same town then why move? Your children may need the stability of staying in their own home with so many other things changing with their father being gone. Your mom is already close enough to help you and spend lots of quality time with the kids. You could always try living in your own home and if it's too much on you then move in with her. You're lucky to have such a great and supportive mom. Good luck!
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Misery_Stitches
by Gold Member on Feb. 16, 2012 at 5:08 PM

If it werer MY mum, and mu brothers and sisters were not there with her (currently my brothers are) then yes I would do it, just to save on money. She wouldnt really help out with the kids because she is busy with work etc, but it would save me so much!

wjpassanante
by Bronze Member on Feb. 17, 2012 at 12:13 AM

I would move in with her.  I stayed with my dad for 6 weeks while my husband was away for basic training.  I'm so glad I did.  My kids were 2 weeks and 2 1/2 years at the time and I really needed the extra help. 

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