It had better work! Last year, I sold my home of 26 years, and moved to Germany to be with my only son and his lovely German wife, and their baby daughter. They had been asking me since I took early retirement 7 years ago, but I had been resisting because I am an independent, stubborn old biddy. Tomorrow, the gang move into their first self-owned home, having rented until now. I will move into the self-contained granny flat in the next few weeks, as the shower room is being turned into a wet-room for me. More important to get the kids settled first...baby number two is due in 4 weeks! I've been renting here too, but can't wait until we are all in the same place. Ground rules have been set, though...in fact, they were set before I agreed to come! And their new au pair arrives on Sunday..I'll be sharing child-care of my elder granddaughter with her while daughter-in-law is on maternity leave, then elder one will go to nursery and we'll have the younger one when mum goes back to work. Most of my capital has gone into the house..I'd far rather they had it while they need it most, and while we can enjoy it together. Happy days...I hope!