[redwitch]

I do agree that the rule is no kids under 19 living here and that it should be followed. However, we're talking about a 5-month-old baby who stays for a few hours a day a few times a week. If the baby were there 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, then I believe the covenants would be broken. I'm not convinced they are being broken in this instance.

As to the military family scenario: If this happens, they have my heartfelt thanks and sympathy. However, the kids don't belong here. They wouldn't be happy here on a day-to-day basis. The neighbors wouldn't be happy. TV itself would make the grandparents' lives miserable. Sadly, this is a case where the grandparents would have to move to help with their grandkids. They could rent their home on a long-term lease until their son or daughter comes home or they could sell it with the hope to re-buy at a later date. It may not be the kindest solution but it is the way it is. As was said, we agreed to these rules before we signed on the dotted line.