tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16780088.post7154503265918290810..comments2023-10-24T04:02:23.310-05:00Comments on The Modern Housewife: Buffer ZoneGretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01760487997338448594noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16780088.post-986853091668412152009-01-14T04:35:00.000-06:002009-01-14T04:35:00.000-06:00That's a big decision to have to make! But all thi...That's a big decision to have to make! But all things happen for a reason - hope the new year is filled with lots of happy surprises as you undertake your new adventure :) Best of luck!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12100344594099646839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16780088.post-53244367768319493092009-01-08T19:41:00.000-06:002009-01-08T19:41:00.000-06:00there's no rule saying you can't continue to take ...there's no rule saying you can't continue to take care of things on your own just because your outlaws are less than 3 hours away. my own outlaws are a mere 45 minutes away, and i manage to avoid them quite nicely. ;)<BR/><BR/>and i promise to welcome you with frozen alcoholic beverages made in my $450 blender. (yes, it went up.)Mitzi Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04924366481274530148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16780088.post-4910708452029773602009-01-07T21:32:00.000-06:002009-01-07T21:32:00.000-06:00Moving is so stressful...but I wish you the best a...Moving is so stressful...but I wish you the best and it sounds like things will work out. Shorter winters and free babysitting?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16780088.post-64500203545830458162009-01-07T15:25:00.000-06:002009-01-07T15:25:00.000-06:00Good luck, Gretchen.I echo the others' sentiments:...Good luck, Gretchen.<BR/><BR/>I echo the others' sentiments: When I was married, we lived in the same town as my parents and her parents.<BR/><BR/>Just establish the boundaries early, and make sure your husband is on board... You need a united front.<BR/><BR/>Again, good luck.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01464994366148461495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16780088.post-44152989824270892502009-01-07T12:04:00.000-06:002009-01-07T12:04:00.000-06:00Ya know, if I were you, I would totally just make ...Ya know, if I were you, I would totally just make this a fun happy adventure. I lived for several years within a mile of my inlaws, and it was so great to be able to enjoy their company without having to make a big "vacation" out of it. :) good luck!Dysd Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077162339556483424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16780088.post-57965498109557856322009-01-06T21:39:00.000-06:002009-01-06T21:39:00.000-06:00I too was wondering how it was going. I am sure it...I too was wondering how it was going. I am sure it will all work out. And if anyone can make the best of it - IT's YOU!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16486438725653025356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16780088.post-50500780825874145102009-01-06T19:59:00.001-06:002009-01-06T19:59:00.001-06:00I wish you and your family all the best. Ny father...I wish you and your family all the best. Ny father just got laid off. I'm helping work on his resume.<BR/><BR/>20+ years on the job. Who'd have thought??? *sigh* He could have retired by now if he didn't like his sports cars. A 57 year old guy doesn't need to be looking for a new jod.Bryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08988791194346332255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16780088.post-17788352037898626912009-01-06T19:59:00.000-06:002009-01-06T19:59:00.000-06:00I wish you and your family all the best. Ny father...I wish you and your family all the best. Ny father just got laid off. I'm helping work on his resume.<BR/><BR/>20+ years on the job. Who'd have thought??? *sigh* He could have retired by now if he didn't like his sports cars. A 57 year old guy doesn't need to be looking for a new jod.Bryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08988791194346332255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16780088.post-13382664294711777292009-01-06T19:07:00.000-06:002009-01-06T19:07:00.000-06:00Wow that'a a major post. I can only imagine the s...Wow that'a a major post. I can only imagine the stress of figuring out the right decision to make. I hope the move goes well and that you find the home, neighborhood and schools of your dreams. I can't wait to hear more details.joansyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05865225426842764940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16780088.post-21144187136774209002009-01-06T18:54:00.000-06:002009-01-06T18:54:00.000-06:00hard times eh? I think he made the right decision,...hard times eh? I think he made the right decision, you are always better off going first in the layoffs. <BR/><BR/>It's too bad you have to move, we live in the same city as my parents. We've just learned to respect our boundaries. It'll be fine... <BR/><BR/>Hugs.Nathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17820151216368057393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16780088.post-37241892529619457232009-01-06T18:11:00.000-06:002009-01-06T18:11:00.000-06:00I was wondering what you had decided to do. I kno...I was wondering what you had decided to do. I know it's nerve-wracking, especially the whole part about being that close to the IL's (although I'm sure yours aren't nearly as bad as mine are, I'd venture to guess). <BR/><BR/>Things happen for a reason, my friend. I know it will all be okay for you. <BR/><BR/>(((((hugs)))))Builder Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713736027840470271noreply@blogger.com