Life at Grandma's

We have been living here with John's parents for 2.5 months. Things have gone really well and we are at about exactly our halfway point. We should (emphasize should) be moving into our new home at the end of May. We have plenty of space here, and couldn't ask for betters hosts. The very best part - besides the rent, wink wink - is the toys, swing set, sport court, and endless playmates. Boston wants to play outside, rain, snow, or sunshine everyday. Their plethora of cousins who all live close by are here daily, and so usually the first thing the kids ask when they wake up is "who's here" because they know we are never alone in this house.

We have had our struggles with discipline, and eating habits. To be fair, it hasn't been all easy peasy since moving in. Grandma is famous for spoiling the grandkids like crazy, so time-outs were a struggle. Picture me wresting my naughty toddler to the naughty steps and my child wailing "GRANDMA!! HELLLLLP!" Ugh, so not fun at all. Then, every meal can be a battle when I want the kids to eat what's for dinner, and all my kids want is the ginormous plastic bin full of Cheese Puff Balls. Seriously?? WHO EATS THAT?? It's getting better... but we will have some major adjustments back to normal life when we move out. They will be demanding play dates daily, and won't know what to do with themselves that they won't get treats after every meal. It's going to be rough.