Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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They are losing their built-in babysitter. that's why they don't want you to move. In a few years, the grands won't want anything to do with you.
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Tough situation, I feel for you. I haven't had to deal with this, but I hope you and your wife find a healthy balance without being influenced by guilt from the kids who selfishly may need free babysitters. FaceTime is a beautiful tool, hopefully your wife can visit birthday events that way!
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*We go back to MN in the summers and “overdose” on grandkids’ activities. *We usually go back for about 10 days before Christmas. We love the early Christmas because they don’t have to leave for another gathering & the grandkids have their “first” Christmas with us. Plus the travel is cheaper. I even have the house decorated & the tree up before we leave in the fall. *We give them the option of receiving either Christmas gifts or a flight here during their spring break. They’ve chosen the flight every year so far. It is SO fun to have them here and we get them 24/7. It has worked for us for the last 9 years and we feel like the luckiest people on the planet. That being said, it’s not for everyone. Best of luck to you. |
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Your wife has love in her heart and loves her kids/grandkids. I find that commendable.
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We have the 4 youngest grands for 4-6 weeks every summer. They love coming down here something to look forward too. With FaceTime and couple short visits throughout the year, it works. As they get older with friends, school activities etc. they develop their own life, as should you.
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Thank you all for your comments. We have a lot to think about.
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Everyone is different.. you have to go with your heart. I know that the grandkids grow up and are less interested in their grandparents. I saw this with my own kids and our parents. So now, we live for us and see them when we can. My sister isn't like me. She has to live within basically walking distance from hers. My brother-in-law is miserable with this. He wants to live here more than anywhere. Makes me sad. We only have this life. Do what makes you happy. ❤️
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"The parents were not thrilled with us moving away and have not been very supportive."
That's a really poor attitude on their part and I would ignore it. Sounds like they like the free services provided by their parents.
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stay put, you will regret the move.. blood is too thick to be ignored, been there done that. now back in nc.
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