But times are changing.
Their house is sold, and they have bought a small hobby farm on 6.5 acres in the country. They finally moved in on the afternoon of Christmas Day.
There's good news and bad news.
The good news is that it's the perfect place for them, something that they have wanted for a long time.
The bad news is that every time I want to visit my grandchildren, it's a 305km round trip from my house and back. And I will miss them so much. I already do.
There are two barns on the property, and two houses.... well, a house and an additional in-law apartment. It all needs lots of cleaning up.
They have been ripping up carpets, priming and painting walls and ceilings, washing windows, and replacing light fixtures. The house needs lots of care and attention, but they are determined and ambitious and energetic, and I'm sure they will make the place their very own.
I'll miss my grandchildren very much, but I can visit often, and technology has made the world very small. I'm very proud of them for taking this big step! 2020 is definitely going to be a Happy New Year for them.
New beginnings so often also mean endings and can be scary, scary things.
ReplyDeleteI am happy for your son and daughter in law as they progress their dream. I feel for you - but this is definitely one of the occasions where progress is good. Excellent even.
The place is perfect for them. I am so happy for them.... but a little bit sad for me. A new beginning for the children too, as they will be starting at a new school on Monday!
DeleteGood for them for living their dream! Still, the idea of an in-law apartment/barn sounds promising so that you can stay for extended periods of time!
ReplyDeleteThe in-law apartment needs some updating and may be used as an Air B'n'B.... who knows what the future will bring?
DeleteI can understand your joy for them and missing them too. New beginnings for a new decade.
ReplyDeleteThe new place has a comfy welcoming feel to it. I know they will be happy there.
DeleteIt looks like a dream come true for them.
ReplyDeleteYes, a home in the country is what they have wanted for a long time, and I know they will settle into the new community very easily.
ReplyDeleteBig changes in your relationships with your family...and I bet you'll have many wonderful visits. I've rolled up my sleeves and gone to visit all my children and their children, because I now live where they have to stay in a motel or B&B to visit me, which has only happened once.
ReplyDeleteWe have about the same distance to visit our nephews and nieces west and east of us and you won't notice the distance after awhile. As long as there is a coffee stop somewhere in the middle, all is well for us. As long as they have a spare bed for you, all is well for you too.
ReplyDeleteI feel your angst.
ReplyDeleteSo happy for your kids and their new home but sad for you too.
It looks like such a wonderful place to raise kids and have pets.
It's like our younger son and family living in another state that's a 13 hour drive from our home.
Not convenient but doable...
I hope you can visit them a lot this year and get your Grandma loves in.
Sue
Shammie! What a major life change! Not just for them but you as well. Their property looks amazing and I'm so happy for them. I hope you'll be able to spend not just days but weeks/months up there with them when all their renovations are done.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
It looks like a wonderful home.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like it will be a wonderful home for them. But empathise with you on missing the grandchildren.
ReplyDeleteHow sorry for you, but at the same time happy for your son and his family to have such a spacious estate in such a healthy environment. I understand your mixed emotion. My daughter and her family lives walking distance and I'll feel sad and lonely if they move. But you already seem to have taken the good with the bad. You might not be able to seem them so often but you can stay with them. The in-law apartment sounds nice.
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What a beautiful place and house!
ReplyDeleteI know that you are happy for them and you are missing them too!
The idea of an in-law apartment sounds good!
Lots of hugs and Love my friend.
Oh believe me I know exactly how you feel Shammi, my Sydney family were here with us for three weeks over Christmas and New year, I miss them so much already. It is wonderful though that your son and family have found their dream home, so exciting 💙
ReplyDeleteIt happens. My daughter and her children live in Ottawa, and door to door it is a six hour trek, and that is without any slowdowns across the top of Toronto or bad weather conditions in the winter.
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