Its my sons birthday today

[Ric.ror]

He's 25 and still lives with me.
He's a bit old really and would love to move out but I will miss him - more than I missed his brother when he went

[marval]

Happy birthday to your son.

[B00]

Happy birthday Mini Ric. You're obviously a nicer person than me, I slung out Elder Mini Boo when she was 19 before I murdered her :-)

[carolegif]

Sons are always on elastic! the go back and forth. My son did it until he was 30. My brother lives with my Dad and he is in his 50's! Happy Birthday to your son.

[Ric.ror]

Hes actually the Ror part of my user name

I dont think he can afford to move - he has a friend who wants to rent his house for £100 a week - but thats all dead money as far as I am concerned

[EvianBaby]

Renting is great. If my boiler breaks down someone else has to pay for it. When the cooker broke a shiny new arrived in a couple of days and all I had to do was answer the door.

I'm not sure of the obsession on owning a house. You can't take it with you.

[Ric.ror]

No you cant take it with you but I dont like the thought of him paying someone elses mortgage
My eldest son lives in my old house

Aside from that - I am going to be left alone in a three bedroomed house - looking forward to that though

[EvianBaby]

I bet you still do all his washing, cooking and cleaning don't you though.

Although saying that you'd probably still end up doing it if he moved out.

[ummmm]

Renting is good. Gives you a realistic idea of how much a house really costs to run!!

[Ric.ror]

Oh Evian - if only you knew me
My cooking (as my cleaning and ironing) are words that dont figure too high in my vocab.
Thats why its amazing he has stayed so long really

[EvianBaby]

Lol, I won't ask if I can move in in his place then. ;)

[Ric.ror]

No I wouldn't (ask to move in that is)
I have already marked his room as my dressing room - I can then bring all the clothes I have in the garage for when I lose the three stone I am going to lose - into the house
And the dining room which is currently a laundry room - will be used as a dining room
I am starting to look forward to it - but I will miss him though

[LochNessMonster]

Youi should drop him a hint to leave like my Mam did. As a Christmas present she gave me a map of the world, and put a circle around Australia.

I left !

Nessie 0 :- )

[Ric.ror]

Hes not going to Austalia - just about 1 mile and a half away
Should I keep Sky though - bit of a waste for me on my own but I will miss it if it goes - specailly Sky Sports - I suppose I could watch it on the ipad - but I need to get one of those now too

[slinky.kate]

my son will be 25 in april,he still lives with me.i am happy with that as i have a lot of health issues,BUT'i dont want him to feel trapped,i have said why dont you and girlfriend get a flat 'i can always phone if he's needed etc,but he says no i'm staying,i know what side my breads buttered,if i go no more concerts,holidays,nights out,use of car,washing done ,meals made,pre-packed lunch you name it ,he gets,but he gives back as much as he gets,so i know how you feel ric-ror

[oneinam]

Not all cultures or individuals find living together as a family a negative thing. Each has its advantages and there are many roads to what is right for each of us. Some cultures are particularly aborrent to children remaining in the family but a big broad brush shouldn't be used to tar everyone.