Family moving in

We have had various children here for varying lengths of time. We are all still talking!

We moved in with my parents-in-law, after we married, and our house wasn't ready for six weeks. I can't remember any bother arising from us being there. We were all working, so just muddled on around each others routines. I do remember doing the housework though as MIL didn't do housework. My mum got a bit upset about that. She said I never did any at home, but there was never any needing to be done

We were the opposite, with my husband and children, i moved in with my mother whilst we were waiting for completion.
I would say try and get yourself out of the way on an evening and weekends. Yes, I know it's your home but I'm sure you want them to feel comfortable so, take the opportunity to visit friends, go to the cinema or, have an early night to watch your favourite programmes. I bet they will really appreciate your efforts

It should have worked when I moved in with DM many moons ago.
It didn't because we upset her routine, burned her best saucepan making some lentil dish which she didn't want but I thought was good for her.
I left with children and dog after about 3 days and landed on a long suffering friend until our house was ready.
I'm sure you'll be fine.

My DMiL lived with us for three months while the flat she was buying near us was renovated. It worked so well I cannot remember what we did. She would potter around the house during the day and do any little bits of housework that she thought needed doing, but never interfered with my routines. I was juggling job, children and further education, so organisation was essential. At the end she was happy to be back in her own home and we were happy to be on our own again, but it worked like a dream.

Me too loopyloo

Good luck Nanna58, bit of tolerance, humour, and lots of love.

Move out to a Travelodge?

It can be fine! I do suggest a chat about how some day to day stuff might work ...meals; washing up; cleaning etc and maybe about timings etc. But no reason why it cant work if you all muck in and talk as soon as any little problem arises ...if it does!

If there's only one bathroom, I would aim to have your main bath / shower when they are out, or mid-evening. I swim a few mornings a week, so that takes care of me.
I would, if you can afford it / would like to arrange a holiday of some kind in the middle - even if it's just a long weekend, or visit to other family.
Also, if you can afford it, I'd eat out, as a couple, or with friends, once a week.
And I would shell out for storage for as much as possible. When we had to put stuff into storage, we visited quite regularly, putting stuff in and out.
And the main rule I would agree on is the disciplining / care of DGS. It's very easy to think someone else has an eye on the child, only to find that no-one has! Also, if you happen to spot something he needs pulling up on, especially if it involves your house rules, is it OK for you to say something to him?
God luck!

We've done this twice for both my daughters and their families while they were awaiting the completion of "new builds". The first time was for nearly six months and the second was five. Both families included DSL plus toddler and baby.
We found taking turns with cooking a great help, with the use of the slow cooker providing family meals for all. No rows, we just all mucked in, although I did get a little annoyed with younger daughter who would raid the fridge and use real food on the rug for toddler's cookery play ( why not go in the kitchen????). This however was a minor irritation in the grand scheme of things and I did get lots of opportunity for some tiny baby cuddles.
The time went quickly but I was happy to see them move out when the time came.

We stayed with my parents for 4 months, after we were gazumped, with a 2 yr old. I was pregnant with DD2. Luckily we had our own bathroom and interconnecting bedrooms downstairs and managed to keep all our stuff out of sight. My Dad was ex Army & very fussy. We shared the cooking/laundry etc. DH & Dad out all day and my Mum had a ball being with her first GC. I treasured the time we had together and look back on those months as just the best time. No arguments and we had built in babysitters. We went on hols for 2 weeks which helped - they missed us .
I think you'll love it. A bit of give & take on both sides helps

We moved in with my parents many years ago whilst between houses. We had piles of boxes in our bedroom. My mum was never keen dogs but he had to come too. We had no childen at the time, we stayed 5 wks and it was FINE ! No arguments, and they helped clean and decorate our new house when we moved in.

Oh thank god for you saxifrage, I was about to ‘abandon all hope’ ?

We had daughter, sil and 3 children (aged 10, 10 and 12) to stay for 3 months last year while their house was renovated.
It was amazingly easy and good fun. Everyone mucked in and were very helpful about cooking and cleaning up. They were all out of the house by 8 in the mornings so we stayed out of the way. Luckily we have a big hall and so erected a long clothes rail for all the coats and shoes which made life easier. Quite often people ate at different times depending on evening activities but a couple of times a week at least we had larger group meals. Sense of humour and not being too fussy all helps. Good luck.

I think I would have to let them know in advance what not to do.
Hopefully it would be a friendly and short guideline..

Confine all their stuff to their room garage and shed. Just because they don't need running around after that doesn't necessarily mean they'll clear up after themselves. We all live differently with different ideas of what's tidy and what's not.
Who's doing the cooking, taking it in turns, set days, if you all cook for yourselves the kitchen will always be in use and never tidy. Sort out bathroom timetable and stay out of the way while they're getting ready for work etc. Good luck. I have a big house and doubt I could survive it.

If you cannot move out then learn to bite your tongue. I know of 3 families that have done this, initially looking forward to having a house full and as it was for only a couple of months it was going to be fine, all 3 resulted in arguments,tears and in one case the house that was going to be ready in a couple of months fell threw at the last minute and the family are still there 9 months later.Good luck, I do not envy you.

Stay in bed until they have all left the house in the mornings.

Keep their stuff stacked in their rooms or a shed/garage.

Go away for long weekends so that you can have a break.