And there is nothing wrong with it!! I told my mother she can come live with us. I have two extra rooms at this point. My friend turned her large basement into a “mother in law suite” that is really nice. It has a separate entrance so its not like the parents and kids are in each others’ hair. Its a great solution, especially if you have kids who need to be watched or taken places. As long as there is some ability to each have your own space. I hear seniors who say they won’t move in with their kids because they don’t want to be a “burden” and I just shake my head.
Our mother-in-law lives with us, and I don’t know what we’d do without her to help make meals, and help with our kids.
I want to be close to my kids (and grandkids) when I’m older. Nothing wrong with that. It’s the way it should be.
I just sent my second off to college. It’s quiet around here (not too quite... the third is a girl). I’ve already told my oldest to move anywhere she wants. I buying the place next door and Amber alerts don’t work against grandparents taking grand kids out for ice cream.