My three have (almost) gone. We are selling next year and moving somewhere smaller.
I have rooms that I don't go into for days on end - what's the point of that?
^^ I've just realised that makes me sound like I live in a mansion ^^
ermmmm, not quite 
This is my problem, I won't use the rooms
Don't make a snap decision, Aims but I think as far as lil Aims is concerned, home will be wherever you are.
This is my problem, I won't use the rooms
Move Aimes ... you've done your bit, and it's time for you both to move into the next phase of your lives.
BUT NOT YET ... let her do her first year first ... once you know that she is secure and settled then do it, and enjoy the extra money in your pocket - you deserve it 
Cosi ... we went to The Tate Modern a few years ago. One exhibition was a HUGE (about 10 feet tall) pile of clothes.
Both girls walked past and said 'don't even think about saying it, mother' !!
Cosi ... we went to The Tate Modern a few years ago. One exhibition was a HUGE (about 10 feet tall) pile of clothes.
Both girls walked past and said 'don't even think about saying it, mother' !!
Bet it was amatuerish by comparison...
Cosi ... we went to The Tate Modern a few years ago. One exhibition was a HUGE (about 10 feet tall) pile of clothes.
Both girls walked past and said 'don't even think about saying it, mother' !!
Bet it was amatuerish by comparison...
Yup - I think all of the clothes were clean
Imagine that 
I'm trying to decide whether or not to move too Aimee. It's a really hard decision isn't it? I wish someone would just decide for me. I don't think I'm old enough to make all these big decisions
Just looking for advice and other peoples experiences really.
So my daughter is moving out and going to uni in September on a 4yr course and I'm thinking of moving to a smaller place probably a flat as I won't need the size of the house and garden where I am now but I would leave it a while to make sure she's settled and won't be wanting to come home all the time (if she did, I would keep the house on) but I'm then thinking this is the only home she's ever known and should I stay.
So did you stay when your kids flew the nest or think sod it and moved
I haven't got any kids - why you asking me?
Hope that helps 
She's only going to Uni Aims.. don't start thinking she's actually moved out!
Honest.. she'll never have appreciated home more than she will in the next few years..
oh &.. their bedrooms.. still their bedrooms.. all rules still apply.. you wait & see the indignant outrage you'll get from her if you have so much as crossed the room boundary and foolishly considered it being a room in your home again.
Besides.. Uni terms are ridiculously short.. Uni hols are expensively long.. 4 months the girl is home for at the moment!! 4 MONTHS!!!!
and.. I know where your head is at right now.. I know why you are thinking this.. it will be ok Aims.. you're gonna be heartbroken for about a fortnight.. and then you adjust, and then you realise that she hasn't actually flown any nest yet.. she studies away from home..
She's a long way from fledging properly yet xxx
Hmmmmm - moving house is a big decision. If you are happy where you are (and not struggling too much financially) why move? It never crossed my mind to move when mine left home - I do tend to have a lot of visitors (some more welcome than others) - I like having the space for when they do all visit and when we are all together at Christmas etc. Also - and I know it's a long, long way off for you Aims but ....it is nice having grand children stay over.
I suppose we may move/downsize at some point but ............it's home - can't imagine being anywhere else TBH.
That's just me though ............I don't like change
