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Margaret, many of your followers have had experiences much like yours. They’ve lived through all the different mistakes in their lives. They mean no harm, they are just trying to prevent you from having to go through things that turned out bad for them. However, everyone needs to understand that this is YOUR life. As with everything in our lives, we only learn from our OWN mistakes. So, everyone just needs to chill and save their comments. You will come to realize how some things should have been done differently. And, that will be okay. All of us just need to listen and be quiet. Then, when things get crazy for you, just be here for you and NOT say, “We told you so”. Please just try to keep in mind that everyone here just cares about you. They only want the best for you!!! ❤️
I am fine with all the thoughts and opinions!
Hi Margaret,
The bottom line this arrangement is temporary!!! You are an intelligent woman and I think that you know what you doing. It is YOUR life. I would not want to live in a basement but that is ME. I live in a rental house that is 130 years old, I LOVE it but I am certain that a lot of people would not love this house the way I do!! Whatever floats your boat! Elizabeth in Texas
Well said.
Margaret yes I was one who said don't understand it
Well I still don't
But what I want to know as well is when did you get your big girls knickers??
Your not frightened now then big girl😅
Good morning Margaret, Have you heard the song I Did It My Way l'm guessing you have as well as many of your followers? Good on you Margaret keep doing things your way, having said that it is always nice to hear suggestions as we can always learn something new. But Margaret keeps doing Margaret, which is the proper thing .Thanks for another great video Margaret and hope you have a great week 😊
love it.
You’re a very wise woman Margaret, nobody wants their mother-in-law around them 24/7. 😂 it’s not gonna be easy, but you guys will manage and you’ll definitely put your basement hideaway to good use.
I so agree with you it’s nice to be able to retreat to your own spot to relax.
Counter top hot plate and mini fridge for your basement
You have a great attitude Margaret. I had to live with my bro and sis in law, their daughter and twins while our home was being built here in central Oregon. My husband had to travel back and forth because his office//business was 3 hours away and we had sold our home also. (My hubby slept at his office and came over every other week!) It took a year and a half. (It was only supposed to be a year). I kept telling myself, "it's only temporary" and it was. We are happily settled in our new home and it's cozy and perfect for the two of us. Their offer to let me occupy their guest room saved us thousands of dollars in rent and I bonded with my great niece and nephew in a way that I didn't ever imagine. I'm more like a surrogate gramma than a great aunt and it's wonderful! Good on you for being practical and frugal. Hang in there!
Great post!
Margaret you are doing what has to be done, this won’t last forever and as far as the steps just remember steps will help to keep your legs strong ❤ As families we do what has to be done to help each other❤
Lol!! Folks definitely need to chill! You do you Margaret cause no one does it better!🤣
Love you and I’m happy for you. 😂
Thanks so much
Your lower level room is so cozy looking. And going up and down the stairs will keep your legs strong. While our kitchen was being remodeled because of the drywall dust etc my husband and I stayed in our family room in our lower level with no bathroom. We enjoyed our family room like never before and my legs are stronger than ever. I hope your living situation is soon what you want it to be.
Thanks for the encouragement!
I can see the wisdom in your thinking. Good on you. Very well thought through. I will be praying for you all. God bless. Love and hugs. 😊❤🫂🌻🦘
Thank you so much!
Margaret you have made the smartest decision, makes perfect sense to me! ❤
Margaret, you are a little spitfire and I’m with you every step of the way kiddo! You’re a lovely, intelligent gal who knows what she wants to do and I say, “you’ve got this sweetie!”❤
love it!
That’s right your life you live it.
There were five kids in my family, one bathroom. Before we moved to that house, there were three kids and an outhouse. Mom bathed us in a washtub on the kitchen floor, with water heated on the wood cookstove. We all survived and I'm pretty sure you will too! Have a great day.
Absolutely!
We were a family of 10 and 1 bathroom. It wasnt a big deal. Watching and laughing at all the comments you responded to. Have they firgotten that you are living your life and we're just along for the ride? Enjoy!
love it!
Margaret, it makes a lot of sense, you all are thinking things through. It will work out, things hardly ever work exactly as planned. That's life. Keep doing what's best for you and the kids. Luck to you all.
Yes! Thank you!
Margaret, do your thing. I’ve always had a nice home in South Carolina but now I’m the only one in the family so I’m now in Arizona living in a nice gated and guarded village with everything. I’m in a Casita in my daughter and son-in-laws yard large bedroom, good size closet, full bathroom. I have an apt fridge keep my soups in the nice piece of furniture my 65” curved tv is on 2 recliners and still plenty of room. I love no kitchen no stove and oven to clean all these years working coming home cleaning and cooking taking kids to ball games on and on. I don’t run in to bother my only child and son in law they are retired. She cooks for me because she loves cooking. I have a microwave. I love it and you will too. They retired young now they enjoy life . I do too.
I think you having the basement to sleep is a great idea. We all need a place to be by herself. It sure will be nice that you can just go upstairs to take care of Squish and not have that trip in the morning in the dark especially in the winter. Take care my Friend.
I think so too!
Margaret I think you and your family are doing a great job. Things can change and plans change..
You have a great attitude and I think you are quite capable of taking care of any problem . You did run a business for a very long time.💜
Thank you so much!
You can do it! I lived with my daughter and son in law for over 3 months while I looked to buy a house in their area. I had to sell my house in order to buy another house in a more expensive area. This was totally my decision to move to be of assistance to them as they started their family--they had twins a couple of months ago--that was not planned! Love the twins and want to help them without getting in their way. I totally get you, Margaret!
So happy for you!
Thank you. I’ve been following all along the way but it was still great to have this recap. It made everything very clear and logical. You do you. It’s your life. I couldn’t do those stairs more than once or twice a day. I sure couldn’t do it in the middle of the night. I would definitely consider a rv toilet. Even one of those kind of toilets they have in nursing homes that sit next to a patients bed would work. You would just have to empty and clean it daily. I guess i would have it just as an “option”. Like you get sick and need a day or two of no stairs. Anyway, it’s your life and you do what works for you and Mike and Nicki.
Margaret, I totally agree with you. That makes the most sense and one day it will all come together and be great for you all . x
I agree with you, everyone is doing what is best for the family. ❤
Margaret,I am with you. I keep my toddler grandson alot and I love him so much but I get tired. When he does home in the evening I just need some quiet time to recharge and not be responsible.
So true!
You’re hilarious Margaret. The architect seems like a real winner 😉. I understand perfectly what ur plan is. All will work out eventually.
Thank you!
Even though I watch all your videos, somewhere along the way I got confused about the houses too. I thought the one you’re in was their old house and they’re now in the new house. It was totally my mess-up because that’s what my brain likes to do these days. Thank you for explaining everything so that in this moment anyway I get it. 👍Also, if you decide a downstairs potty would be nice, there are composting toilets for campers that don’t require plumbing and reminder me a bit of potty chairs for kids (except adult size) when my daughter was 2, 44 years ago.
That is what I am looking at. Thanks!
I’m sure you are going to make this all work. I would ( and im your age) have a toilet and a sink. A laundry room sink and toilet could be plumed in the laundry room easily- water is there and plumbing there for water as well. Other than that I think it’s going to work out great. Especially not having that drive and them eliminating 2 mortgages definitely pluses. I’m behind your positive attitude completely. ❤️
thank you!
You certainly don’t seem to be taken advantage of! It’s healthy to have time apart. My gran used to say “ familiarity breeds contempt “ ! It will all work out, I hope sooner rather than later! My nephew is turns one in a month and walking! Boy it’s exhausting, my parents are a tag team when looking after him and it’s super tiring! But such a precious time xx
You truly have genuine kindness, Margaret. Wishing you nothing but happiness and good things in your life. Enjoy your day and thanks for keeping it real. 👍🏻❤
Thank you! You too!
Margaret, I want to add that creating your downstairs sanctuary is a great idea. There are multiple benefits. I’m excited to see what you do with the space! Also, a full kitchen means “work” and maintenance! I think the negative comments are from those that haven’t lived in many different homes, etc… I’ve had 3 different homes with basements. These spaces have lots of potential! I challenge you to get it pulled together and do a miracle tour video! I wish I was your neighbor, I would help you make it lovely!! - Belinda
I love your attitude!
Happy you are happy!!❤
Thanks for the update- I missed the first explanation so this helped me make sense of it all. I think it’s safer for you to be with your kids, whether you’re in the basement or attached apartment, what a great set-up❤
Glad it was helpful!
Margaret, keep being Margaret! My mother has one bathroom. Upstairs where the bedrooms are. And she is just fine. Me, I’m living in a truck camper on my land, daughter and son-in-law are renting the house. I’m building a living space in my detached garage for me. When they’re ready to buy a house in 3 to 5 years I might sell my place and move to the water. And it’s all just fine. ❤
Thanks for posting!
Margaret, you're doing great. What a nice mother in law you are. Please don't buy an RV. There's no resale value they are made cheap. You're better off in the basement. Love ya girl. Keep the videos coming. ❤❤
Thanks for the tips!
I’m sure the kids love having you around as it’s such a gift to have Squish grow up with her Oma. That’s a rarity these days
Stairs are good its exercise i feell so thankful i have stairs snd not a one floor
it will all work out !!!
We just love you and we hate to see you moved all over. But you are a good person and I know your son and daughter in law love you to.
I think it’s a great decision to be where you are at! Bless you and yours. 👍🏻👍🏻🥰
Thank you so much!
Good decision on your part. I would do the same thing. You will have more privacy that way. Nothing wrong with going up and down basement steps. After all you are not an old lady yet. I know because I’m the same age. 😊 We can do it!
Exactly!
Keep on being Margaret!
Your hair is super cute.
Wow Margaret, very nicely stated. I knew that y’all had thought things through and I like I said would be just like you, I would give anything to have my daughter and granddaughter back living with and or near me, so cherish every day that you have in at least seeing your son and daughter-in-law, and Amen! Being right there with Squish is going to make a huge difference for you in such a positive way. So, did or have you thought of a Tiny Home? Well I guess the one you’re trying to build is a Tiny Home, with a bit more space for you and storage. Keep being you! I sure hope that this so called architect gets her rear in gear! Goodness she’s not building a mansion. Lol
lol. love it.
The thing is the basement is your place to go to get away from everyone else. Your island. It will be your private place to relax. You’ll be OK and you know in the end it will all fall into place and Squish and you will both be happy. You get to see her personality develop first hand. Lucky you! OK did you feel that….I just gave you a hug.🤗. Did you bump your nose?
Thank you…I just got the warm fuzzies! 😊
😁 do what you need want to do. I am thinking you're going to be in great shape with those stairs.
People need to stay in their lane. You know what you’re doing. I’d do and feel the same way. ❤
lol. thanks!
I couldn’t watch the entirety of this. It’s a shame that you have to justify yourself! These decisions are between you and your family, and I’m sure all of these comments/concerns have been addressed. I’ve not once thought of these. I’m cheering for you every step of the way! 💕
YAY!
LOL, Margaret, keep on trucking 😊
I’m convinced you will make the lower space nice and comfortable! It has great potential. I think you should do your magic with this space and enjoy it!! - Belinda PS: Make it your temporary sanctuary! It can definitely be done!
You know it!
You’ll be fine!
Well said Margaret it will all come together 😊👍
I made a comment but was made kindly. And with a good heart. ❤️
Thank you. I am fine with that! Glad you are here.
Just love your channel! I want to be you when I grow up. ❤️ I am 64. ❤️❤️❤️
lol
The stairs will keep you as fit as a fiddle, the exercise is good for us, so long as we're able to do them! The loo could be a pain, but not everyone goes many times a night, a nuisance, but as you say not undoable. It's not ideal if it takes a year or so...but your choice for sure. I was saying about renting (not just for bathroom, more to have a nice place to go and chill after a busy day, a kitchen to start cooking those nice meals you're going to start having! etc) though have no clue how much rent is there, if it were cheap I'd do that, but I'm not you! Obviously! And maybe it's a lot, in which case I wouldn't go for it. Anyway, it's been fun reading all the comments and the various opinions etc! You handle them very well 🙂
I enjoy the comments and questions too!
Thanks for sharing and taking us along on your journey. ❤
Thanks for watching!
Straighten them out
Margaret.. you've got
smarts & wouldn't settle for something
uncomfortable. U go
girl 💖🇺🇸💖
🌿Be Happy🌿we luv ya.
lol
😊 🎉 Amazing effort and common sense. The more you do for them, the more diplomatic you need to be. Benefits from climbing stairs: sexy legs!
lol
When you invite people (followers) into your life, you are going to get many opinions. I personally think your basement situation will work well for you. You are a huge help to your son & daughter-in-law and you are so considerate of them. After my husband passed, my son-in-law wanted me to move in with them He wanted to have one of the teenagers take the basement and I take her bedroom. I wasn’t ready to give up my house yet & I would feel like I was displacing my granddaughter. There will come a time when I can no longer keep up my home & yard and I will need to move in with them, but I made it very clear that I would be in the basement. I would have a small bedroom, a sitting area and a kitchenette. There is a roughed in bathroom that would need to be finished. There is no ceiling & we would leave it that way. Lol. I feel very strongly that they need their family time without me in all their business. I have been a caregiver for their 4 children for 16 years and my SIL always says that I have spent more time at their house then mine so what’s the difference. It’s a tough decision. I hope your temporary situation works out & a more permanent dwelling won’t be too much longer.
Thank you so much for sharing.
I think it’s different moving in with daughters family than moving in with sons family. You know the saying “the son is a son until he takes a wife “. It’s just a different situation.
You make total sense. You look so pretty
Margaret... you do you! It is fine and it totally a valid option. It is for a short time.. it saves you money... it keeps you close to Squish. Don't let the naysayers get to you.
So true!
Well said. Have a wonderful week
I totally agree with the comment above. You can be "Margaret doing Margaret"! I would do the same thing and I'm 79.😊❤
I hear you, Margaret, I hear you. I would just urge that you find a way to open the window so that you know it can, in case of a fire. Perhaps a very very very remote chance, but where I live you cannot sleep in a basement if there is no egress window. I also don't think anyone should eat microwave dinners for much more than once a week because of sodium and lack of nutrition, but a bag of carrots, a bit of dinner from upstairs carried down in a tupperware dish now and then, some fruit, it will all work out. Are we certifiable or do we just care a lot about our fellow human? xo from Canada
the second escape route…the bulkhead door is 10 feet away. All good. Thanks!
I second 2nd egress and maybe join them for a dinner or two a week.
Sounds like a well thought through plan. I'm relieved to hear that you have egress options to keep you safe. Ps: You look marvelous today.
Thanks!
I'm sorry that people are not paying attention to your videos and then you have to explain things. Which you should not have to explain things it's your life. I had the same life for 2 years and I loved it so very much. In fact my son and daughter-in-law forced me to join them more often. So I know where you're coming from. Yes it's taking longer than you had hoped, the time will go by quickly. We could be Spirit sisters I swear. I didn't want to be in their face 24/7 so in the evening I went to my quarters, which is what I called my room. I also ran errands, went to the YMCA for child first aid classes. Even tho I raised my 3, I was nervous as grandma.
I did shopping kept myself busy in the evening, but most of the time just relaxed knowing I had an early day being a busy woman with a baby. I'm sorry to say these years will just fly by so treasure every moment. Soon you'll be in your little house and she'll be running over to spend the night with you. Keep up the good attitude 👍❤️
love everything about this!
Omg can't believe you read this n replied so quickly. Soon you can just post your evening activities n grocery shopping, once your done with the little one. Also so glad that I did check being a subscriber because it was unsubscribed however I should word that correctly LOL. I hope UTube fixes that ASAP. 💖
I admit I don’t remember you saying anything about moving to the basement. I understand your reasons for doing so though and I hope it works out for you during this time. Might I suggest a small fridge to hold water and other small items while you’re living down there in the evening? With my bladder, yes, I’d have to have a compost toilet or something along those lines for fear of not making it upstairs in time. 😳 And do enjoy the very short commute!! 🤗
I have ordered a small frig. Great idea.
Reading all the comments, I have to agree with many, - just do your normal chat about what’s happening*(very enjoyable)and don’t feel you have to answer for your decisions to the whole group, If you ask for advise, thats different.😊
Well, I thank you for explaining where you are at, for any new comers (like me) I got that you sold your old house, but then I was confused as you were cleaning out where you are now - taking care of “Swish”? On and on - trees coming down - doing power wash on another house - WOW - Now I get it and dont envy you downstairs, but understand with finances, probably easiest way - My husband passed 3 years ago, we retired South and not sure where I will come back to - my 3 children. In 3 different states - I’m from Ma and my daughter still there - sons in Ct and Ny - on and on! Ct son able to do the most - (no I wont live with him) but have no friends there (he went because of job) so, Ma best for me, I think I can afford a “she-shed” LOL
This stage of life certainly leaves us making decisions we never anticipated!
Everybody be sure to check that you are still subscribed. Mine was changed n not by me. Ugh
thanks.
🙃… I had to re-subscribe…. Love you! …glad you mentioned it🥰🥰🥰
Yay! Thank you!
You are just Margaret being Margaret so chill people
Thanks so much for doing this video, Margaret! It really helped. But is the house you are in now "new construction"? I thought you were redoing the kitchen, which looks dated. I'm so happy that you are happy.
none of the new construction has started yet.
Hi M
Missed ur vlogs please post video soon.1 week is too long to wait.❤
I will try my best
Hi Margaret
Me thinks the lady does defend too much…
me thinks it’s my choice.
Just stock up on Depends for night in case halfway up the stairs...just sayin'
families had outhouses many yards from back door and survived
I remember it well.
Well, seems like you're going into this with eyes wide-open, Margaret , and after all, it's a temporary situation. So yeah - lack of the bathroom would kill me because I pee so often, but maybe you don't pee as much as me. Damned architect! But I understand wanting to start over and lose whatever progress has been made, not to mention money. How about a bedside commode? Just dump it out in the morning!
Very real possibility. Thanks for the post!
Hi, Margaret! You know, basements are great and sort of temperature-controlled. Warmer in winter and cooler in summer and just nice. Now, basements get a bad rap. There are too many scary movies, but they are just movies. Bad things do happen, like laundry. Great place to sleep. Get yourself a chamber pot, and don't post about it! Lol!
Get some good lighting and make room for the cats. It will be fun. Squish will see that you sleep well. Bugs hate mint. I use diffusers from Amazon and spearmint, wintergreen, and peppermint essential oils. You might want to call the vet and get an okay on that. Mice, snakes, and almost all bugs hate that. I even have a couple in the garage now ( since the snake incident ).
Good luck with basement-dwelling! It will be fun. 💕💕💕
I love the mint idea! Thanks for that!
@@MargaretbeingMargaret Happy to oblige!
Are the ppl watching you 20 or something? Margaret is an accomplished woman who can walk up the damn stairs for a pee, or purchase some form of waste management! if needed, This is someone doing something nice for her family, a standard act of good parent, hell she’s even super aware that she and her DIL need boundaries. Love u M
You just made me smile from ear to ear! Thanks!
Why the hell is anyone questioning what you want to do anyway?? Cmon folks... back off and mind your own...
I don’t mind the comments. I just don’t want anyone jumping to incorrect conclusions! lol
Baby’s drain you ❤
Will you all live in the construction when it starts?
Yes. I think with the current plans construction in our actual living room MIGHT be okay.
Margaret, how do I know how much PH is in hair products?
Well, it really isn’t any of our business. I hope you realize we care about you and your safety and I think we just wanted to make sure you all looked at it from all angles. We aren’t all as spry and limber as you are. I need the potty 3 to 4 times a night and if I had to do stairs every time I’d probably say nuts to it and buy stock in Depends…just kidding. Hugs, Sharon B
lol.
❤. 🏡
Really? Social media is full of unsolicited opinions, but you did ask for opinions -- "Could you make it work?" People responded. You then responded, "You're all certifiable." Maybe don't ask for opinions if you don't want opinions. You wanted validation. Ask for validation.
Do you get the meaning of sarcasm? Possibly chill out and enjoy the show.
Why do you answer your own questions?Lol
Who else is going to know what I want to hear? lol
I was un-subscribed! What is going on?? This is the second time🤬
Otherwise, you do you!🩷
I don’t know!