Quote Originally Posted by ray1970 View Post
Funny how life never seems flow along on an even keel. Even when you think things are going a certain way and you get used to certain things life just has a way of throwing you a little curve ball.

My son and his wife came over for dinner this evening and as much as it hurt their pride to have to ask it seems their rent is being raised beyond what they are going to be able to afford and they asked if they could stay with us for a while until they get their feet back under them and can find a better place for them to live.

Family is family and and there's no way the wife and I would turn them away so in a month the two of them will be moving in with us.

Being young once myself many many years ago I understand the struggles and financial burdens put on a young couple just setting out in the world. I wish there was more I could do to help them out but for the time being putting a roof over their heads is the best I can offer up.

The wife and I have gotten accustomed to being the only two people in our house so I'm sure adjustments and compromises to our current lifestyle will have to be made.

Thank you, life, for keeping us all on our toes.

Having been in your shoes on both sides of the equation i will share this advice. REMEMBER when you go from the bedroom to bathroom, or kitchen in the morning.

PUT SOME CLOTHES ON!.

One gets comfortable with many things when children are no longer under your roof. As you walk from one room to the other it will HIT YOU half way through your journey. SOB we have guest.

Just saying.

Other than the laundry going more, timing ones shower and the noticeable reduction of food stores one has. It will try ones patience. Remember we were young "once" also receiving help when needed. Good on you Dad.