05-26-2006, 01:22 PM
Quote:At this time, I only know one such family (Mother, three sons, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren, all under one, albeit large, roof). It has been a surprisingly good thing for all concerned. The matriarch has the comfort of seeing her grandchildren daily, as well as aid with household chores that are becoming increasingly difficult for an elderly woman with arthritis. It doesn't hurt that one of her sons is also a fine and willing handyman for those 'fix-it' lists that come with any older house. The most difficult role is that of the one daughter-in-law, whose perception is that her efforts are often under-appreciated, and who yearns to be mistress of her own household.
Cripes, it sounds like a promo for CBS's newest reality show or something.
Still, it's probably a good thing for the children. Family is becoming such a rarity.
All alone, or in twos,
The ones who really love you
Walk up and down outside the wall.
Some hand in hand
And some gathered together in bands.
The bleeding hearts and artists
Make their stand.
And when they've given you their all
Some stagger and fall, after all it's not easy
Banging your heart against some mad buggers wall.
"Isn't this where...."
The ones who really love you
Walk up and down outside the wall.
Some hand in hand
And some gathered together in bands.
The bleeding hearts and artists
Make their stand.
And when they've given you their all
Some stagger and fall, after all it's not easy
Banging your heart against some mad buggers wall.
"Isn't this where...."