"A few days into our remodel, the living room turned into an indoor pond, ruining the hardwoods and drywall. With an adventurous toddler, we couldn't stay in an active construction zone. In March, our little family of three packed our bags and headed a few neighborhoods over to live with my father-in-law in the guest room his house. We're likely to be here until early December. Here are the pros and cons of our unexpected extended stay in our makeshift "studio apartment.""
"Living here has unexpectedly given us free childcare We went from a quiet home of three to a multigenerational household. One of the biggest benefits of this whole situation has been having help with our son. I tend to have a hard time asking for help, and moving into a multi-generational household unexpectedly opened the door not just to childcare, but free childcare. My son's grandpa and great-grandparents, who also live here, wanted nothing more than to spend time with him."
A bathroom renovation caused flooding that damaged hardwood floors and drywall, forcing a temporary relocation. The family of three moved in with the husband’s father in March and expects to remain until early December while repairs continue. An adventurous toddler made staying in an active construction zone impractical, prompting the move to a guest room several neighborhoods away. Living in a multigenerational household produced unexpected free childcare from grandpa and great-grandparents, enabling showers, exercise, and tasks without parental strain. The situation delivered practical support and shared caregiving alongside the inconvenience of extended displacement during repairs.
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