BSM - We Are Family

Its official. My parents have moved in. The construction on the addition is just about done, there's maybe 2 weeks left to finish up a few things.

Ella is ecstatic. The thought of my parents being here makes Ella so happy. Since it was a beautiful and warm weekend, we spent alot of time together.....doors open between the houses and everything. The only thing we need to work on now is that Ella thinks my Mom is going to save her every time I discipline her. I am having a hard enough time trying to get Ella to drop her attitude and sass towards me. Thankfully, my Mom understands the games Ella is trying to play. My 4 year old has alot to learn....

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Its the beginning of a new era around here and I am so thankful.

Ella and my parents

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Times...They Are'A Changin'

Once upon a time there was a husband and wife who often joked with her parents on the subject of the parents moving into the "in-law apartment" above the garage. Weird fairytale, right?

Well, that husband and wife didn't have an "in-law apartment" above their garage.....but we will in less than 3 months! Yup, this is my house and we are officially under construction. We are adding a third stall onto the garage and building the addition above all three stalls. I think it will be about 1000 sq ft of living space when its done.

The joke turned into a reality about 6 months ago. Although Keith and I are struggling, we are not suffering and are thankfully able to live on what we make each month. My parents were stable as well, but were looking to downsize since retirement is in the near future and they plan on traveling in the winter months. Fortunately, we are very close to my parents. When we discussed it, we agreed that times are tough for everyone, and we all felt it was a beneficial decision for our futures...financially and for family.


My parents miraculously sold thier house in this market and are now in an apartment for 3 months during the constuction. They should be moved in by the end of June. Yup, times, they are'a changin'....but we are all looking forward to it. It just gets loud around here sometimes! :o)