tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post5742741253742793556..comments2024-03-27T00:43:28.975-05:00Comments on Mom's Scribbles: Old Values RevivedVickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09409645438732452330noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-9317276795345972192014-09-21T19:45:05.912-05:002014-09-21T19:45:05.912-05:00Son...The cooking I can handle. I can't seem ...Son...The cooking I can handle. I can't seem to be able to cook for just one person no matter how hard I try. And Maddie Mae said she wanted to get together so we could "bake something." But I'm afraid you are on your own for the shuffling of kids. You forgot that I did not renew my driver's license this time around.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409645438732452330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-88755828106954997352014-09-21T19:36:11.581-05:002014-09-21T19:36:11.581-05:00Mom, if we ever did have one of these "multi-...Mom, if we ever did have one of these "multi-generation" homes, and you lived with us it sure would be nice for the kids to have some of grandma's cooking. I might even get you a car so you can shuttle the kids to dance or another activity! <br />DavidAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-24358502577243134942014-09-19T22:45:44.631-05:002014-09-19T22:45:44.631-05:00Dana...I think it is a wonderful concept. Each ca...Dana...I think it is a wonderful concept. Each can have their own privacy and yet be close enough to enjoy family time. David said he knew about the traditional mother-in-law apartments but had never before seen anything like the way these were set up on the ground floor.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409645438732452330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-66612332383807663512014-09-19T22:24:05.693-05:002014-09-19T22:24:05.693-05:00But HOW NICE that you would be WELCOMED. Yes, in ...But HOW NICE that you would be WELCOMED. Yes, in the old days, generations lived under one roof and it was unheard of to "put mom away". These in-law suites are a wonderful idea.lotta joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742978845913126675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-90458326650498243312014-09-19T21:22:57.154-05:002014-09-19T21:22:57.154-05:00Gorges...I never knew my Grandfathers for both die...Gorges...I never knew my Grandfathers for both died fairly young. But I adored my Grandmothers. Grandparents, especially those who are retired, have the time to spend with their grandchildren. I think we often learn from them as much as they learn from us.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409645438732452330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-71199817302012611602014-09-19T20:51:17.034-05:002014-09-19T20:51:17.034-05:00The younger generation has no idea what they and t...The younger generation has no idea what they and their kids are missing out on by keeping "the old folks" at a distance.Gorges Smythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777621500611603786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-8758081608561174102014-09-19T20:02:43.020-05:002014-09-19T20:02:43.020-05:00Jess...I am lucky to have come from a long line of...Jess...I am lucky to have come from a long line of people who believed that family should be there for one another. But then, I haven't tested the theory yet by announcing that I will move in with one of my kids. (big grin)Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409645438732452330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-88601144574923911882014-09-19T16:49:28.902-05:002014-09-19T16:49:28.902-05:00I'm glad you have that option; and I'm a l...I'm glad you have that option; and I'm a little envious of your family that holds your well-being in such high regard. Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15969361446367636746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-62321665041678408192014-09-19T10:09:54.802-05:002014-09-19T10:09:54.802-05:00Rob...I know that eventually I will have to make o...Rob...I know that eventually I will have to make other arrangements, but for now I value my privacy and independence, such as it is. The main thing for me is staying in touch with my family and spending time with them whenever possible.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409645438732452330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-9394857506171991632014-09-19T10:05:29.537-05:002014-09-19T10:05:29.537-05:00Dani...Oh, I don't know as they are looking to...Dani...Oh, I don't know as they are looking to buy anything with the attached apartment, but I did find it an interesting concept. For whatever reasons, we live in a world that seems so busy that we rarely take the time to just be with family any more. David seems to be the glue that holds our family together, for he is usually the one who plans family get-togethers. In this ever changing (and not for the better) world, family is the most important thing there is, whether we live in the same house or not.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409645438732452330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-37625346200194322912014-09-19T10:04:35.878-05:002014-09-19T10:04:35.878-05:00My grandma moving in with my Aunt, helped her pay ...My grandma moving in with my Aunt, helped her pay off her home loan. It was win win for both of them. I know you like to be independent, but some thing to think about. Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16800149852939042454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6292915201767940326.post-77648205794959297662014-09-19T09:55:54.134-05:002014-09-19T09:55:54.134-05:00You may have no intention of moving in with them y...You may have no intention of moving in with them yet, but it's very telling of how special a mother you have been and are that the topic even comes up.<br /><br />And that they are considering selling their home and getting one with a spot for you - if, and when, you take them up on the offer. Wow! You have brought up your kids correctly. Fantastic!Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.com