Comments on: 10 Reasons I Wish I Lived Close to Family

By: Kate, aka guavalicious

Kate, aka guavalicious — Wed, 02 May 2012 02:13:52 +0000

Oh I really miss living close to my family! I am the only one to have moved away and I miss being there for all the celebrations small and big.

By: ConnieFoggles

ConnieFoggles — Tue, 01 May 2012 23:18:12 +0000

I totally agree with you. Growing up near my extended family makes the world of difference for children and adults. The bonds are so much closer than friends. I’m sad that my daughters have never had this experience.

By: Corey Feldman

Corey Feldman — Tue, 01 May 2012 19:16:05 +0000

I think much depends on the family. I live close enough to the house I grew up in it’s on my running route. When My mom was alive it was amazing. I also love the fact my kids are growing up with their cousins. But sometimes I’d chuck that all to be as removed from the In-law drama as possible.

By: Rachel @ Busy Mommy Media

Rachel @ Busy Mommy Media — Tue, 01 May 2012 18:00:28 +0000

I have mixed feelings about living close to family. We have some family members that are too involved and some that don’t have any interested in being involved at all. Both come with their own set of issues. I love having built in babysitters, especially since I’m picky about who I leave my kids with, I think finding a balance between living close by and living too close is key.

By: Emily E

Emily E — Tue, 01 May 2012 13:14:36 +0000

We too made the move to DC after we graduated college and got married. And then 5 years later, we moved away from DC so that we could be close to family. (so close in fact that we live next door to my parents). I loved our time there and it was great when we were single but it was a lot harder once we had kids. When my daughter was a baby, we flew more than a dozen times mostly to go see family. So when my husband got a job that allowed him to work from anywhere, we took that opportunity to return to TN. There are times I miss it there, but I’m extremely happy we made the move.

By: Lolli

Lolli — Tue, 01 May 2012 11:31:40 +0000

In reply to Annie @ Mama Dweeb. Your family? Crazy? I can't picture it. ;) Thanks for the compliment on the pictures! I was looking thru my pics from Spring Break and couldn't believe that I had not used those sweet shots of my kids playing with their little cousin yet. I needed to do something just to use the photos! lol

By: Lolli

Lolli — Tue, 01 May 2012 11:30:16 +0000

In reply to Katie Vaughan. Yes, it really makes a difference when you have kids, doesn't it? I grew up with a huge extended family that got together for all the holidays and vacations. It's sad not to have that for my kids.

By: Katie Vaughan

Katie Vaughan — Tue, 01 May 2012 11:24:45 +0000

I couldn’t agree more. When I left my family in Michigan to move to South Carolina, I didn’t realize what sort of effect the move would have on me. Now that I have a son (Colin is 15 months old now), I really miss having them around. I have a big extended family, and it’s been difficult not to see my family often.

By: Annie @ Mama Dweeb

Annie @ Mama Dweeb — Tue, 01 May 2012 04:12:13 +0000

I don’t know what is sweeter – the post or the pictures!! OMG! I do have the privelige of living close to family. I prefer Josh’s family to my own, I’ll be honest. They are much more dependable (and less crazy)