My inlaws live in Cincinnati and I live outside Philadelphia. They drive in (about 11 hours.) They want to stay for two weeks, I think that's too long. I am 7 months pregnant, have a 14-month-old and work full time, if that has any bearing.
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One week is tooooo long I could not stand two weeks!!!  What does your husband say about the whole thing?  He should stand beside you and talk to his parents.  He can tell them two weeks is way too long due to you being pregnant.  Maybe after the baby is born you can meet your in-laws at a neutral location as a vacation.
191146
I'm 25, already have a baby, I work full time in an international chinese company in Mexico...I'm just so busy all the time. I'm actually wondering if it's gonna be like this for the rest of my life. I wish I could just quit my job to spend more time with my baby before he grows up and doesn't need me anymore. See...I think this is a crisis.
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17 years ago I moved 2300 miles away from family and friends.  \n\nThere are times when I miss being able to see them on a whim.  At those times I remind myself that their soap operas are their own.  Their own personal dramas have no effect on my life, and I breathe a sigh of relief. \n\nOf course, moving so far from family has had a direct effect on life choices that we've made.  For example, having children and two working adults is much easier if you have grandparents who are willing to watch the kids.  If Gram's is watching the kids, you're not worrying about child care scandals, and the safety of your kids.\n\nYou'll have to decide how often you'll visit home and make sure to save enough money for visits.  I have missed special occassions that I would not have missed had I been closer.  \n\nAnd, yes relationships will suffer.\n\nAs we get older, my spouse and I have discussed moving back to the East Coast, but are both adamant that neither of us wants to move back to our home town.  We wouldn't want any less than at least one or two states between us and family.  We both value being able to walk away from the dramas, and back to our own, peaceful world. \n\nGood luck with your decision.
220475
I can understand your problem.  Is it possible for you to move closer to a city and get your own vehicle?  That way you could have the best of both worlds where you live 10 minutes from the city and yet don't lose the country life your husband loves.  I find living out in the country to be the best thing because I don't have to deal with the city except when I want to.  At the very least make your husband get you your own vehicle so you can do stuff.
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Our sister-in-laws must be related! Last summer we found out that mine was pregnant! It was the longest nine months on earth- everything revolved around her- She immediately quit her job at a retail store (at 3 weeks preg) where she was a cashier. She couldn't do any work around the house (lucky for her she and her boyfriend are living at her mom's house) When it was time to decorate the nursery, She didn't lift a finger she let her mother do it all (and pay for it all) of course she married her boyfriend (had honeymoon at motel 10 miles from home) (Did I mention he lives there too and doesn't work?) (Doesn't even cut grass)\nThe whole 9 months She was treated like a princess and was so bitchy to everyone!! Now that the baby is here she lets my mother in law do everything, She is rude to everybody and has no plans to get a job. Plus when the baby was 5 weeks old her and her husband left in his moms camper for a week! And said she would have stayed 2 weeks if she didn't have to pick up her wic and food stamps.\nHope this doesn't make you vomit. \n:)
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I lived and worked in Mexico for two years. Never been to a retirement community, although many exist. I did have a doctor that graduated from UCLA, seemed to know his stuff. Personally, I don't want to live there when I retire. To far for my kids to travel (they live in AZ, CA and CO). I do NOT want them driving on the roads. Yes you do have much more purchase power with USA funds.
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I would assume the 57 Chevy is a very dear vehicle to someone in you family. The fact that they are willing to let you take it on your special night is absolutely awesome. Whoever this person must want your night to mean as much to you as that '57 does to them. I would think about it in that perspective before I decided. Could not only be a night to remember for you but also for the loved one that is letting you drive their "baby".. Consider yourself lucky... Not many people have the opportunities that you do...
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My husband had cancer, lost his job and was hospitalized 200 miles away from home to have surgery for the cancer at a major University hospital. I wanted to be with him while he was there but did not have the money to stay in a hotel for that long. I slept in my car in the parking garage for about 3 weeks. the nurses at the hospital let me shower late at night in the patients shower area. At the time I had a 1987 Camaro- small car! Not to mention that cars are going around parking all night and it was pretty cold.  When the wife of my husbands new roomate found out that I had been sleeping in my car, she offered me her hotel room, showers, meals, etc. that night in the hotel was one of the best sleeping nights that I ever had. This woman did not know me at all. We had only talked for a few minutes but she offered all of this to me. Sadly her husband passed away. My husband beat the odds. We made friends with plenty of nurses at the hospital and left our number in case someone is there with a similar situation. When they call and we are able, we send the money to pay for a night in a hotel for them. That woman truely made a huge impact on my life.
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My parents have a place on a lake about an hour and half away. I try to get down there as often as possible in the summer. When I go on vacation, I love going down to my timeshare in Palm Beach right on the ocean. I look at the website sometimes and just wish I was there. My other retreat at work is Yahoo Answers.
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This isn't nagging and you have every right to be concerned and force him to make a change.  First of all, he is putting your children at risk and no parent should tolerate that from another.  At best they will grow up thinking it is ok to not wear a seat belt and possibly end up like your friends.  Also he needs to realize that this issue is about love.  By wearing a seat belt and being more catious when he drives he is respecting your relationship and the love that you and your kids have for him.  Does he really want to leave you and the kids alone simply because he didn't bother to wear a seat belt and some idiot ran in to him.  It isn't just about him, it is about your entire family that supposedly he is the head of and responsible for.  He may be able to control the car and be a great driver but no one can control what some other driver is doing and so all you can do is be as safe as possible.  Loving some one enough to want them to live a long life is not nagging so keep it up.
626151
If your daughter's husband travels so much, can't you use his car?  Also, check with local charities such as Catholic Charities and United Way, they may be able to help and/or point you in the right direction.  Also, check and/or put a posting on your local Craigslist.com - they have a section for "free" you can check and/or put a posting on there.
179957
Take them to a nice supper and when you are done drive to a different town and do what you normally would do bowling drinks pool whatever just go to a different place and do it it is better if you have to drive at least an hour good talk time. Good Luck
338899
My mother in law didnt like me either. She said it wouldnt last a year. Well its been 32 years and we no longer speak to her because she pulled some rel nasty stunts on our children. I say stay with him and ditch the mother in law too.
441513
i have a friend that could really use some help financially.  I would love for her to have a car for her and her daughter.  And like an endless gas card.  so she never has to worry about walking in the rain or the heat with her little baby.
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I am kinda in the same situation.  I am from Michigan and we are in California right now.  I am not happy here and I miss my family.  Our kids are here with us but I think it is going to come down to me leaving him.  I just want to do whats best for our children. They don't like it here either. I don't think he will ever go back there. I am just praying about it so maybe you should do the same.
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Talladega is an awesome place to see a race!  If you do this though, I would recommend camping there.  We stayed in Birmingham, which is really only about 40 minutes away, but on the way there, we were stuck in traffic for 2 hours, and on the way back, it took about 4 hours.  It's kind of in the middle of no where.  The race itself is like no other.  Everyone is racing really close, and tensions are running high.  It is only a matter of time before something happens.  It is not if, but when "the big one" happens!
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my sister-in-law just gave birth to her baby girl and she's 36..both of them are healthy and doing fine. just tell your wife to not to drink or smoke and do what the dr.s tell her to do and they will be fine.  i send you my wishes and best luck to the 3 of you!!