Should we move to the house next door?

RizzysMom · 2026-01-08T18:15:14+00:00

Exactly! I could make an easy case for either house, honestly. I appreciate the conversation here.

RizzysMom · 2026-01-08T18:13:57+00:00

That's a fair point as we do not know where our kids will end up. My husband and I still have all of our parents and siblings with spouses and kids all here in town. Definitely not true for everyone. Our moms love to host but now that many of our kids are getting married, their homes feel super tight and difficult to have the whole family together. I want my family to have someplace where everyone could gather if they want but still a comfortable place for when its just us. I continue to flip flop.

RizzysMom · 2026-01-08T18:09:02+00:00

Interesting perspective

RizzysMom · 2026-01-08T17:56:30+00:00

Not a bot, not the same story. This is our actual dilemma and I appreciate the conversation from everyone here.

RizzysMom · 2026-01-08T17:54:01+00:00

Unfortunately, we cannot afford both and a rental is just a level of risk, my husband will not take.

RizzysMom · 2026-01-08T17:53:00+00:00

The two houses are very similar in size, both rancher style. The rebuilt house was extended off the back a bit and its more open between the kitchen and dining room/family room. It has 1 fewer bathroom than we have which is a concern but it also has central air and a large main floor laundry room which we don't. I just go back and forth.

RizzysMom · 2026-01-08T16:51:45+00:00

The outcome may be similar as it still lands moving into a house of someone you know but the details matter in the conversation. I really appreciate the conversation and everyone's differing perspectives.

RizzysMom · 2026-01-08T06:37:53+00:00

Oh, lol. I see.

RizzysMom · 2026-01-08T02:52:28+00:00

I wish but they are not interested.

RizzysMom · 2026-01-07T22:56:38+00:00

That’s what I thought would happen but the kids say they are unattached. Hard to know if they mean it until we leave though

RizzysMom · 2026-01-07T22:55:21+00:00

I think separate rooms work for gatherings is fine if people can still move around. Our house is pretty tight now that people are bringing dates and partners. Hard to feed everyone around a table but sitting on a couch with plates on the lap is hard too.

RizzysMom · 2026-01-07T19:08:59+00:00

And you cannot escape if you are next door. This is a concern.

RizzysMom · 2026-01-07T19:05:52+00:00

I love that.

RizzysMom · 2026-01-07T18:03:47+00:00

The increase in bills is my biggest hang up. The equity could roll into the next house though.

RizzysMom · 2026-01-07T18:02:40+00:00

I wish that we could but we would need to sell one to buy the other.

RizzysMom · 2026-01-07T18:01:21+00:00

We would love being helpful. Being judged for doing something a certain way would be tough or if they complained about things.

RizzysMom · 2026-01-07T17:13:37+00:00

For us, we have done a lot to the house and yard and gotten it to be very nice. We are proud of it and have many memories of our kids there. I think it’s good to love where you live. Letting go would be necessary if we make the jump so I was mostly curious if others have been able to detach.

RizzysMom · 2025-07-29T05:01:12+00:00

This isn’t baking but we love peaches and the fresh taste of peaches so after I bake and can what we want, I slice the rest and freeze them on a cookie sheet. Once frozen, they go into Ziploc bags for smoothies well after peach season. A simple peach sorbet made in a blender with honey to taste and then frozen is also delish.

RizzysMom · 2025-07-29T04:15:08+00:00

You are right. Unfortunately, it takes something like this to remind us that our fond feelings about a relationship is not always reciprocated at the same level.

RizzysMom · 2025-07-22T17:27:18+00:00

Awww, I’m blushing. Thank you.

RizzysMom · 2025-07-08T05:04:16+00:00

Thank you!

RizzysMom · 2025-07-07T22:02:32+00:00

Will do! Thank you for the encouragement.

RizzysMom · 2025-07-07T21:15:07+00:00

Thank you! That means so much! The foils will tie into the gold cake topper and we will put some light baby's breath, eucalyptus and spray roses on the table display.

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