I moved to Virginia to help my daughter take care of her kids while she is in the Navy. I do not like it here but now I love my grandkids so much and would miss them. What should I do? I am a west coast gal stuck on the east coast.
2006-12-29 07:22:31 · 7 answers · asked by Just Me 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I feel your pain - lol! I've lived in VA most of my life, but was born in sunny southern California in the middle of winter and I have never liked living in VA. I've been trying to talk my husband into moving to FL, but no luck so far. I assume you're living around the Norfolk-Hampton area so at least you're probably close to VA Beach and Sandbridge during the summer so you can close your eyes and pretend you're listening to the Pacific instead of the Atlantic Ocean. Seriously, you're a great mom and grandma. Hopefully, your daughter will only be stationed in VA for a short time and can put in for a transfer to the west coast where you're from. Good luck! :)
2006-12-29 07:35:27 · answer #1 · answered by saylavie2u2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to remember why you are there, you are there for the kids and your daughter. I am guessing you are in the tidewater area since you said Navy and Virginia. Granted the East coast is a lot different than the West coast, there is a lot to do and see in that area that perhaps will be very fun, educational, and worth while for you and your grandchildren. It may help the time pass quickly. I spent a lot more time in the area than I ever wanted to, but I did my best to get as much out of it as I could. Go visit D.C., Williamsburg, Kitty Hawk, Down town Norfolk, Virginia beach, drive the bay bridge tunnel, there is so much history there, before you know it, your daughter will either be getting out or transfeering and you will wonder where all the time went.
2006-12-29 15:29:44 · answer #2 · answered by Suthern R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find things you like about your new home. What are some things you did on the west coast you loved? Can you do them on the east coast? Have you given yourself time to adjust?
2006-12-29 15:27:18 · answer #3 · answered by Mystic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay. It will be a greater reward in the end. You would reget it too much if you left. Its only a few months or years right. She needs you the most right now and so do the babies. I am sure its really good for them having you there. Not every grandma is as awesome as that! Who knows you might grow to love it
2006-12-29 15:37:27 · answer #4 · answered by hot mama 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well. I think you need to decide what is more important. Remember you nedd to take care of the most important person in the world: YOU. Sometimes we feel we must to do someting, but no one action can be an obligation. I you want to stay with the kids, it's ok, but If you need to move, you must do it. Follow your heart.
Sorry about my english.
Hernan Maldonado
26years old
Mexico.
2006-12-29 15:34:03 · answer #5 · answered by Herm@ac 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
isn't it time that you lived for yourself. you have raised your children, you shouldn't have to raise kids all over again. i'm sure that your daughter is more than capable of raising her own children. do what makes you happy.
2006-12-29 15:36:18 · answer #6 · answered by redpeach_mi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cope with it....it's all you can do...good mom
2006-12-29 15:26:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋