Our Multi-Gen Family Journey

Welcome to Our Multi-Gen Life, where seven humans, one dog, and one questionable thermostat all share the same roof (and sometimes the same laundry basket, which is always a mistake). Our cast includes Grandma Mel and Grandpa Ron, Mom (Nicole) and Dad (Jim), 14-year-old Merrick with a game controller permanently fused to his hands, 10-year-old Molly with more Squishmallows than bed space, and Uncle Jake, the human energy drink who somehow makes every story faster and funnier. The dog is still the most well-adjusted member of the household.

We merged households in January 2020 because Jim and Grandpa Ron had always dreamed of land. So we found a place on 10 acres that was big enough for two families, plenty of opinions, and more than one bathroom lineup. Since then, we’ve been living proof that multi-generational households are equal parts chaos, comedy, and “who ate my leftovers?”

We started this site to share our stories (the funny, the frustrating, and the fridge-related) and to give anyone considering this lifestyle an honest, insider’s view of what it’s really like. Spoiler: it’s not all togetherness and warm family bonding. Sometimes it’s just Grandpa Ron hiding his cheesecake behind kale so no one will touch it.

Explore our Blog for laughs and lessons!

Check out our Resources for tools to make your own multi-generational household run smoother!