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




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.
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!
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.



- jessicaaris
on Feb. 16, 2012 at 4:20 PM