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[Tink]

Thanks Gina, it is nice to have dh support me in this. Most of the time I feel lucky to have him. LOL

I did get to talk with Joel last night. I don't think he understands how "he" could possibly be stressing me out by living here. LOL Yes, the others bug him too, but HIM? LOL Sometimes I just have to laugh at him.

I did give him the deadline of the first of the year. He told me there's no way he will be able to set aside enough cash for a deposit and rent in 2 weeks and still make his car payment and such on time. So I pointed out he won't need a deposit or huge rent upfront if he takes Shannon up on her offer to stay with her and split the rent 3 ways. Since I was prepared to counter his objections, he just got really quiet.

So the wheels are set in motion and the countdown's begun.

[AngieDoogles]

Originally Posted by Tink

Thanks Gina, it is nice to have dh support me in this. Most of the time I feel lucky to have him. LOL

I did get to talk with Joel last night. I don't think he understands how "he" could possibly be stressing me out by living here. LOL Yes, the others bug him too, but HIM? LOL Sometimes I just have to laugh at him.

I did give him the deadline of the first of the year. He told me there's no way he will be able to set aside enough cash for a deposit and rent in 2 weeks and still make his car payment and such on time. So I pointed out he won't need a deposit or huge rent upfront if he takes Shannon up on her offer to stay with her and split the rent 3 ways. Since I was prepared to counter his objections, he just got really quiet.

So the wheels are set in motion and the countdown's begun.

Good for you Tink! I'm so glad you are standing up for yourself. Your Joel sounds so sweet! "Who? Me?" lol

[DianaB]

Stand your ground, Tink!! Everything's going to work out!

[rivermom]

Originally Posted by DianaB

Stand your ground, Tink!! Everything's going to work out!

Every child must leave the nest sooner or later. Ok, so in your case it's the later Tink, LOL.

My hair dresser was just telling me yesterday she gave her son a deadline also for the end of this month. Looks like there's a few Mom's sitting back in that recliner sipping on something relaxing and comforting!!

Thumbs up to the Mom's out there getting their houses back for the new year!!!!

[judy]

Good job Tink! I'm so glade Greg is backing you up. He sounds like a great guy anyway.

I love that you gave Katie the tree. You're a good Mom - loving and kind, and yet you want them to be independent. (Not to mention getting a little peace and quiet for yourself!)

[Tink]

Thanks ladies.
I had to laugh at my Mom. She let my brother live at home till he was in his late 20's... so I rather expected her to think me a cold one for wanting my kids out.

When I told her she said "About time! Do you want me to come help you pack them up?" I was pleasantly surprised. She's a spunky lady and would have followed through on her offer had I asked her to. LOL

[DianaB]

Originally Posted by Tink

Thanks ladies.
I had to laugh at my Mom. She let my brother live at home till he was in his late 20's... so I rather expected her to think me a cold one for wanting my kids out.

When I told her she said "About time! Do you want me to come help you pack them up?" I was pleasantly surprised. She's a spunky lady and would have followed through on her offer had I asked her to. LOL

I think that you must have gotten YOUR spunkyness from your Mom!!! I'm glad that she's given you her support. It just shows that it really is time for them to move out.