This is our new home. It's not huge, but it is big enough for us.The other day, we were in the grocery store, and one of Kasi's friend's mom works there. We stopped to chat like we usually do, and she mentioned something about us moving. She said she read it on facebook. (I am friends with her daughter...in fact, I am friends with a lot of my kids friends, which is pretty weird, but if they send me friend requests I usually accept) Anyway, she asked where we moved, so Junior told her.
Her response:
"Ya'll moved from a house to a trailer?"
I didn't really think anything about it at the time. I just told her that it was a really nice double wide, and a whole lot better than what we were living in. She continued to say how she would never live in a trailer, because of tornadoes and a bunch of other crap. Then we had to listen to her go on and on about how she bought her house because it was what they could afford, but not really what they wanted, but that she would never live in a trailer.
When we left the store, I asked Junior if he was offended by what she said about where we live. I mean, I totally took it that she was looking down her nose at us because we live in a "mobile home community". And who the hell is she to judge us anyway? I hate people like that.
I love where we are living, and nothing anyone says is going to change my mind. My kids have friends here. They have lots of places to ride their bikes and play football and baseball and dodge ball, and whatever else they decide to do. If people look down on me because of where I live, then they are not worth being friends with.
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eh, screw her. I'd live in one especially a manufactured home because they have awesome bathtubs and kitchens.
I would like my kitchen to have more usable counter space, but my master bathroom is awesome!
oooohh looks huge. how many square feet is it ? my aunt had a custom double wide with a beautiful huge bathroom and bedroom. it was spacious, new and very much nice. ignore ignorant people just like we told brandi.
there are a lot better things to do with your time than to talk to people who live in the stereotype bubble.
hey so when do we get to see the inside ?
It is not where you live or what type of house it is ... what counts is where your heart is and your attitude of making a lovely home. It sounds like you have the right attitude. Encourage your children that it is the people who live in the house that make it a home.
I know people who live in gorgeous trailers - I don't really see what the difference (other than the obvious mobile thing) However, when I was a kid living in Georgia my babysitter was killed when a tornado hit her trailer (she was the only person killed). So, I guess if I were going to live in a trailer I'd make sure I had somewhere safe to go if there were tornadoes in the area.
re-entrepod ~ I don't know the square feet, but it's 44x28. It's perfect for my family of five, and we are very happy here. I posted pictures of the inside a while back...I'll see if I can find a few to repost.
over the top aprons ~ you are so right! I just wish others wouldn't be so quick to judge.
sheila ~ in the 16 years I have lived here, we haven't had one tornado, so that's not something that keeps me up at night. However, we do live right next door to a nice brick house, so I am sure if anything were to happen, we could find shelter there.
So sorry to hear about your babysitter...that must have been awful.
My parents used to live in a mobile home. It was one of the nicest places they ever lived up until that point. Mom didn't like anyone calling it a trailer. And really, unless it can actually be hooked up to a truck and moved, is it really a trailer?
I'm happy you have a nice place to live, and if you're happy and comfortable with it, that's all that matters.
Anna ~ I prefer to call it a home, because that is what it is to us, and we are happy here, so that is what is important.
I'm sorry that woman as so rude and insensitive. A home is what you make it. You sound happy and excited about your move, so congratulations and much happiness in your new place!
Besides, your blog title says it all. Your kids are your world.As long as you have them, wherever you live is a palace. :)
My wife and I are considering selling our house and moving into a trailer. Probably something mobile so we can go south in the winter and North in the summer.
Hummm...I Truly do Not think she meant to say she looked down on you for living there...I DO feel she is a person that the story "has to be ALL about ME"..."look at ME"...."feel sorry for ME"...
Some people just don't THINK before they speak and they are Usually "all about ME" people...
Don't take it to heart...IF You're happy and the Babies are happy and Junior is happy, then that's ALL that counts...
If she was worried about you if a tornado sweeps through, she should have said just That! "Be careful if storms threaten, Friend! I Worry about trailers in bad storms!"
See the difference?
Now, that's out of the way...BE CAREFUL IN STORMS!!!!HAhahaaa!!!!
I love you...and I love the new diggs!! Where's MORE Photos???
hughugs
Even if she felt the way she does, she should have kept her opinions to herself. She was rude.
Eh, who cares what she says? I lived in a double wide for ages when I was in my 20s and I loved it there. I think people don't get that they're just like any other house on the inside, they just look like a "trailer" on the outside. We bought a new house last summer and it's a 1 floor ranch house. You know what? It looks vaguely like a trailer. LOL! Go you and you're new digs, congrats! :)
PS- your labels on this post made me laugh!
Marie ~ my kids ARE my world, and we are happy :)
Da Dude ~ that is a dream of mine, too, once the kids are all on their own.
Miss Donna ~ I love the way you look at it...you always do see the best in things, don't you?
Love you, too!
Karen ~ I agree. If she didn't have something nice to say, she shouldn't have said anything.
Tara ~ I agree. Some double wides, and single wides for that matter, are absolutely beautiful on the inside. In fact, I have seen some that have put brick underneath, and they look no different from a "regular" house.
I love the "stupidity" tag, too. I need to use it more ;)
Your home is wonderful! It is full of love and your family so it's just perfect for you! I'd guess that lady just isn't happy and has to put others down.
Tammy ~ it seems that way, doesn't it? All I know is that I don't think I will be stopping to chat with her again any time soon.
That was pretty rude of her! Someone needs to look down their nose at her for acting that way. She's definitely not worthy of your friendship! Maybe that makes me judgmental, but you can't judge a person by where they live. I've lived in a mobile home before, and so did my grandmother when she sold her house after my grandfather died.
Diana ~ I struggle with that...I don't want to be judgmental of her, because then I am no better than her...but what she said hit me wrong. I think I will just avoid her from now on.
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