Granny Flat

[Pullman]

My husband ( who has mild M S) and myself ( I have osteo arthritis so not very mobile but still able to get about)we are both nearing 70 are moving into a granny flat in my daughter and her partners house plus 5 children. We are completely separate but just wondered if anyone had any helpful hints. We feel we have thought it through but there may be something we have not considered. we have an excellent relationship with them all and of course we want this to continue

[chrissa1]

Everything sounds fine, to me. Go for it.

[MargoTester]

Sounds ideal to me. You are completely independent but help is at hand if needed, and lovely that you can be involved with the children.

[MallyJ]

mmmm my brother was most put out by his mother in law marching in without knocking often when he had just got up from a long stint working and in his pants. Respect peoples own space ... both sets of people. Sounds great I must be honest tho. Enjoy!

[Sqad]

Make sure that the "Granny Flat" has a separate entrance from the main house. Also make sure that your flat has it's own TV with a separate digibox.

5 children? Get some ground rules laid down for the kids, as it might be quite novel having the kids around to start with, but the novelty may soon wear off.

Good luck.......we wouldn't do it.

[chikispirit]

It sounds lovely, we had quite a few problems when my mother came to stay so it's best to set a few ground rules/boundaries etc and perhaps arrange a set time/day for discussing worries or problems.

[B00]

Late reply!

Word of caution- you mention they have 5 children, make sure the pair of you won't become constant babysitters! Perfectly fine if that's agreeable obviously.