Lol mommies who anti the idea of staying with mils and all other complains…i wonder how would you guys react if your dil / sil comments the same thing about you lol =P

Sounds like your mil can be quite dependent at times, but most elderly are like that, as age catching up, wanting more companion by her family esp her children. We all may be one day. But it sure doesnt sound pleasant if shes scared of her son at the same time (maybe) afraid of you.


I worried that under such situation, in order to have companionship she may give in (may not be always because no one will) on a general basis and i fear she may be even more depress in the long run. Imagine, everyone happy happy moved in to her place, she thought finally everyone’s "home". But if one day you guys found an ideal pri sch and say byebye to her - depression~

Unless you guys will be inviting her to the new place in the future, then yes, move in to her place now and starts to get use to each other’s habit and learn to live together as a family.

Else, moving real close to her is really better than moving in and then leave.

Just my 2 cents worth.

Hmm, since you have experience living with your mil and you know that it isnt all that fantastic, i would say nay. Who knows, perhaps you're not the only one losing freedom - she may too.


Indeed, property pricing are very high these days, do you guys have a place of your own? What will you guys be doing with that place should you move in with your mil?
If me i would sell off my current house, and get a place near my mil. Convenient and you guys can take care of your mil vice versa since nearby. And best of all, everyone has their freedom and your hubby need not be sandwiched should conflict arise. And all these comes with a price of course..... :moneyflies:

Guitar is not an instrument that is easy to pick up, ukelele is easier and fun to string.


Not sure about other instrument, but i think piano is a great start. IMO easier than guitar, i have been playing piano all my life but just cant seems to coordinate guitar lol.

If the cost of learning plays a part in the decision, how about getting a 2nd hand piece? There are a few places that sells 2nd hand instrument such as piano, and they provide servicing too. So long as they fine tuned it, you can go too wrong with it. And it can last a long time!

But most importantly is which instrument attracts your child more. Because interests go a long way and thats when such investment are made worth.