[nanci2539]

I feel blessed to find this board! There is so much good information and trust me, it helps to share concerns with other who have gone through the same issues.

Babysitting is not part of my family not happy about us moving - I do sit for the kids but it's not frequent. This Sat., I'm taking my granddaugher to the American Girl Doll store. For lunch and shopping. It's her 7th birthday and it's grandma's treat. I have as much fun as she does so it's these little things I think about.

But I do agree that as they get older and more involved with friends and activities, it's a quick hug and off they go. When I mentioned moving to my granddaughter, she said "but grandma, you can't move and leave me!!" Now if that didn't bring tears to my heart, nothing will. I just have visions of them forgetting what grandma is in their lives. Of course, my family won't let that happen but you know the saying; "out of sight, out of mind!!!". I'm over-reacting aren't I??????

My hubby has a different outlook - sure he will miss them but he feels we have to do what is best for our retirement and living in a big house in IL is not going to work financially when we retire.

For those of you from Chicago, do I dare mention real estate taxes!

I wish I could go poof and I'm there and this is behind me!

I'm going to be posting other questions so please don't get tired of me - yet!