What a great opportunity. To be close to children and the excitement of life. You will have an opportunity that not every parent gets. Congratulations!

Make sure they know that when you are in YOUR room, it is off limits unless they knock and are invited in. Then you have an 'escape' for when it gets too intense.

i`d have to say go for it. you might live to regret it. better than being lonely hey

If you can, go to a hotel for a night once in a while to get your sanity back.

Don't act like an authority figure to the teens, thats asking for trouble.

This could prove to be a fulfilling experience for all involved as long as the respect and privacy issues are considered. In my opinion, both sides have to compromise somewhat. Bu that I mean that your son and family must give you the proper respect and space you might need to feel comfortable. On the other hand its better if you let them carry on with their normal daily routine without drastically changing the status quo. My guess is that after an adjustment period both you and your son's family will get used to living together. Best of luck to you.

Hi Sassy, I really enjoyed getting silly with you last night :) . I think you have it in you to be a cool grandma to hang out with. Take advantage of the fact that now that you dont have to be the main disciplinarian, you can indulge the kids now and then and get all loved up back :) . I know once-in-a-while visits and living together alters the existing dynamics of the relationships somewhat, but its doable as long as everyone is cooperative - I think since you enjoy learning so much, you may enjoy this too if you continue seeing this as a growing experience - after all, how often does one get to be a live-in grandma, mom and mom-in-law? . What Im saying is, you will find you are needed soon enough. It's really a wonderful thing being a part of an extended family - it's more the norm here in Asia than in the West I think, and I know of many, many people my age who loved having their grandma/pa live with them - despite their grandparents being fierce and scolding them sometimes. . And remember, children never ever stop needing their parents :) Anyway my mom is about the same age as you are. (born 1944) . Just give yourself some time to adjust to the changed dynamics.

Establish boundaries early and then stick to them re your bedroom, the kitchen, bathroom.... Do you need privacy, space, etc? Let your needs be known and let everybody know that you need to hear if you're stepping on any toes right away.

Invest in either noise canceling headphones or ear plugs for those special moments.

Make a list of concerns and sit down with your son and his wife and go over the list. Let them go over concerns of theirs. Talk things out ahead of time. It is not an easy thing to live with our children nor is it easy for our children to have their parents move in. Keep an open mind and don't let things get pent up. Deal with issues as they arise in a calm manor. I wish you all the luck in the world! :) ((HUGS))

I would say try to remember that your son is an adult and that it is his house. I have noticed that my dad while i'm an adult still does things that he did when I was a child and it bothers me. I never say anything but I have not had to live with him again. I have noticed this also happening between my step mother and her mother. I know that I have been living on my own for a while and I am very set in my ways it's really the little things like rinsing dishes before you put them in the sink and cleaning up after yourself. And the temp in the house. I think you will be fine but if you do get frustrated just try to remember he is your son and will always need your input but when it comes to little things I that you think are not that big of a deal he might think they are. I am sure after a few weeks you guys will get the hang of it and I am sure that he will want to make you as comfortable as possible..

Keep a low profile. I can't stand thinking of it!!!