We are moving this Saturday!
To my parents’ house.
Yep.
Our family of 6 will be squeezing into the 2 bedroom 900ish square foot upstairs.
Cozy.
I’m going to pretend we are urban cool and living in an upscale NYC apartment. Wouldn’t 900 square feet be like a mansion in NYC, right??
We’ve taken an unofficial survey among our friends and random strangers I stand next to in lines (yes, I’m “the overly chatty line girl”) and according to the people who have lived with their (or their spouse’s) parents – about 90% say it’s horrible and 10% say its awesome.
Only time will tell.
I’m pretty sad to move. I absolutely L-O-V-E south county – our friends, our church, Eli’s school and the home we’ve been renting for 2.5 years.
Since I’m so melancholy, I’m trying to only think about the things I won’t miss and what I’ll be excited about as we embark on this new journey in our lives. Starting off with getting to use phrases like “embark on this journey,” because when can you ever say that???!?!?!
What else?
Mmmmm…
Our current place has these in every bathroom:
I hate these. Hate hate hate!
That’s all I can think of right now.
Any tips or trips for living with parents???
One another note, do you know what you’re going to be for Halloween yet? My big kiddos pick theirs (pirate and Rapunzel) Cy is going to be a matching pirate with Eli (poor 3rd child has the hand-me-down costume). Hot Hubby and I are going to be Popeye, Olive Oil (hells yeah, we dress up!) and Tess is Sweet Pea.
I just saw this costume and I’m not sure I can pass it up! Only $19 at Old Navy!!
(If you know what my hubby does for a living you can REALLY understand my moral obligation for this costume!)
What are you going to be??
Family theme??
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Jamie - Snow In December says
It won’t be terrible. It can be done!! I am sure your family will enjoy the change, and maybe it will even draw you closer as a fam!
My family lived with my parents for 4 months back when we just had one baby. It was hard, but bearable. You can do it!!!
Eli's Lids says
Thanks for the encouragement! It’s only been a week but it’s been awesome so far. A lot more help than I expected and since we are in such a small area there is hardly any house for me to keep up. YAY!!!
Julie {Angry Julie Monday} says
We did it pre-kid. I would not suggest it to anyone. We moved in to “save money”. We were there a year and did not save one dollar.
Eli's Lids says
A whole year. I think I just threw up in my mouth.
Mama Bub says
Are you leaving Orange County? Also, I think I could live with my own parents, but never, EVER my in-laws.
Eli's Lids says
We are still in OC, just North County area. (Amen about the in-laws!)
Jen says
What area are you headed? Are you staying at the same church? Journey, if directed by the good Lord above is always the best journey. 🙂
Eli's Lids says
We are in Placentia now and it’s too far to go to our church but there is a great church within walking distance which is super fun! We are loving it here so far!
Olivia says
The best part about your move is that I will get to see you much more often!!! I hope to help you out this weekend even if it’s only on this end of the move. I’ll let you know if I can get down there early on Saturday, or not.
Eli's Lids says
Agreed!! I just started some pilates classes closer to your house (orangethorpe & La Palma) at 7pm in the evenings. If you ever want to take a class with me here is the info: http://www.pilatesbodyoc.com/ Such a great workout!