My son and his family are going to be moving in with us. They have a toddler (10 months old). My husband and I also have another son age 13 still at home. We downsized last year to a very small home - just 5 rooms (2 bedrooms, family room, kitchen and bath. We don't want to invade our 13 year olds room because that's his space. We are going to get a sofa-bed to put in the family room - and find somewhere?? for the babybed. We probably have about 1000 square foot home. My husband is a truck driver and will be going over the road during the week, so he will only be home on the weekends. I really need some advice on how to make this work. With so little room and the different schedules, I am a little worried about what to do. Please help with any experience or advice that you have, without suggesting that it not happen, because it's not really an option that they don't move in. They are putting there stuff in storage this week and are moving in this coming weekend.
2007-01-23 02:50:57 · 4 answers · asked by minnie 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I just wanted to add that this is only temporary, (they are in the process of finding a house to buy, (they are preapproved) because they didn't want to get into another rental situation and my husband says 3 months, if they can find a home in that time, they will have to find something to rent on their own.
2007-01-23 03:33:24 · update #1
hopefully it is a temporary situation, but since your husband will be on the road most of the week, you might be able to make it work. everyone including your daughter-in-law will have to pitch in and help with the house hold chores, your son older son will have to be able to give his family some together time and you and your husband will need your space, and time alone. your youngest son will have his room and probably feel a little infringed on with the baby there but if you try to include him, and make some time for him to spend with you and your husband he will take it better. the chores should be equaled out as well as the expenses. don't start off doing all the cooking and house work or you will feel resentful after a while, let your son and daughter-in-law do their share, also let them take care of the baby. by keeping the responsibility where it should be things will be easier for everyone concerned.
2007-01-23 03:10:28 · answer #1 · answered by cvgm702 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a recipe for disaster. 2 families living in such close quarters are not likely to get along. Tell your son that this can only be a temporary situation and give him a time frame for moving. 6 months should be the limit. That way everyone knows that the situation will not be forever and can adjust accordingly.
2007-01-23 10:59:04 · answer #2 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh boy!! 2 families in the same household !! whoa! good luck with that you know everyone always has their own way of living-- just make sure every one cleans up after themselves and make sure to tell and let ur son know it can only be temporarily..
2007-01-23 12:36:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope this is only a temporary situation, if so just grin and bear it. If not, good luck!!!!
2007-01-23 10:55:11 · answer #4 · answered by Angela C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋