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u/MrBoWiggly 16d ago
I love that the little boy did the same thing I always did when I was moving a lot.
"Where's my room? Where's my room? Gotta call the biggest room."
Good on you mom. Those are some happy kids.
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u/ZellaBerries 16d ago
Seeing kids so excited about their new space brings back so many memories. It’s amazing how a room can feel like the whole world at that age!
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u/goober_here 16d ago
i never got to pick... my older brother always got that right :( despite moving almost 20 times in my childhood
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u/othybear 16d ago
We helped my parents pick out a house when we moved as kids. I loved running upstairs with my brothers to call dibs on the best rooms in every house we visited. I ended up getting the largest kids room in the house we bought because it was painted pink and neither of my brothers wanted it.
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u/EliteRanger_ 16d ago
It's awesome to see. I tried this and got an "Oh...okay." One of many things that killed my inflated ego from buying the house haha.
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u/InsidiousColossus 16d ago
My parents did this when I was 8 years old. My brother and I went to stay with our grandmom for a month. When we came back home my dad said we're going to just visit a friend's house for a little while, we get there and it takes a little while to figure out that there was no one there and it was our house.
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u/chloeiprice 16d ago
Like... was your mom also there when you got back or was it just dad with all your stuff in a different house?
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u/Averagejoe2344 16d ago
Damn I’m trying to get a house as a single father for me and my daughter and I know she will be so happy and react like this! Someday when the housing market gets better I hope we can live that American Dream like this!!
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u/_Jimmy2times 16d ago
This is why so many people take out huge high interest loans. Not saying they did. But this feeling right here is why
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u/McNednarb 16d ago
Happy for this family, and happy that the mom was able to capture this moment to revisit over the years.
Also, I adore that porch.
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u/the_vole 16d ago
Jeezum. Wish my room was that big when I was their age! Backyard is gorgeous, too.
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u/produce_this 16d ago
I know how she felt. I just bought my first house. The only reason I wanted it was because I wanted my kids to have thier own spaces and not have to be cramped into a small 2 bedroom spot. They were so excited! Everything I do is for them. I know she was so happy and proud that she could do that for them. That wasn’t for her. Great job mom. You’re killing it
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u/VonD0OM 16d ago
Just when I think I don’t want kids, I go and see something like this.
Damn that was really cute and heart warming and I’m definitely crying now.
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u/randomwords83 16d ago
Kids are what parents make them. If you lead with love and kindness they will be kind and loving. My kids are teens now and they are pretty awesome people.
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u/Trumperekt 16d ago
I don't understand why people nowadays don't want kids. I have a 4 year old and I have never been happier than when I am with her. I want more kids, but my wife doesn't. One is good though!
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u/IAmLegendXCII 16d ago
I think most ppl would love to but can’t afford to sadly.
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u/Trumperekt 16d ago
Yep, that could be true. Things are crazy nowadays. I am fortunate and I know that.
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u/OnlyVans98 16d ago
As a father I hope to be able to do this one day. Times are tough. Been feeling pretty stuck.
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u/throwawayformybaehey 16d ago
I needed this today. Smiling ear to ear. Those kids are so sweet! Raised right!
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u/Gundark927 16d ago
Hahaha "Now we gotta go back and pack up everything. You're helping."
That's actually the line that got me to tear up a little! :)
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u/FamousRefrigerator40 16d ago
Omg congrats. Now take your shoes off!! Lol. It's YOURS and you got to treat it good. Love to see this.
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u/Competitive_Show_164 16d ago
THE JOY!!!! The absolute joy!!! I’ve done this for my children. They’ll be forever grateful ❤️💙❤️❤️
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u/Holeyfield 16d ago
I remember having that the first time with my kids.
It’s beautiful.
I wish them all the best.
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u/Minute-Menu-9295 16d ago
I hope to achieve this one day. I would love to see my kids faces light up like that.
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u/_DivaCrystal 16d ago
So lucky to have a parents that provides your needs especially a safe place like home 🥰🥰
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u/AblokeonRedditt 16d ago
This reminds me when I took my son to see our new house. He knew we were moving but when he walked in he just stopped and said in disbelief... "We are going to live here?" With the biggest look of wonder I've ever seen. It was pure happiness. Made me cry.
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u/CrashTestDuckie 16d ago
I live in a city that is experiencing a housing shortage due to money hungry politicians. The local online community keeps applauding the city building new, expensive apartments and high end homes but will attack anyone pointing out that we need affordable housing, ESPECIALLY homes (not apartments). Parents are working so hard to have to live in shitty, small apartments because they cannot afford homes but THIS is why we need more homes (even townhomes). Kids need space to grow and safe communities to roam!
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u/unguided_missile 16d ago
For some reason I got tears in my eyes😭. So happy for kids and family. Excellent Parenting 👏👏👏
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u/Awkward-Sprinkles-88 16d ago
This is so sweet! Their giggles and happy tears gave me happy tears 😭 I'm in the process of buying a house and will be taking my boyfriend's son to see it this weekend...I hope he will be this excited to have a new house and new space! I don't have kids of my own, so I want him to feel happy and special because he is amazing. I love this for these kids!
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u/BlackHeartXCVII 16d ago
Oh my ticker!! ❤️❤️❤️ that's the dream babe! You did that! Those babies looked so grateful and full of love and appreciation, I just KNOW yous a good mama and they'll give it all back tenfold some day! Keep up the hard work and never doubt yourself for a second!
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u/Epostle_TheEngineer 16d ago
This hits hard... I remember when I had to move out of my home it was hard to understand as a kid. But the joy I received giving my kids their first home, this video rushed those memories back. Great Job Mom.
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u/IndyDMan5483 16d ago
Very happy for you and your kids. We know you worked hard for it. Sending you best wishes.
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u/PeaceNics 16d ago
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When you don’t have a nice or stable place to live growing up, walking into your own beautiful home, would truly be a dream come true! 💫
It’s wonderful to witness their joy!
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u/InvestmentSoggy870 16d ago
So happy for you. Imagining all the happy memories to be made in that house!
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u/whoami4546 16d ago
Not a parent, I am surprised the children were not involved in the house selection process. You would think it would more fun for the kids to offer feedback on selecting the new house.
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u/Tr0llzor 16d ago
See I see stuff like this and cry. Everyone should be able to buy a home. Take care of their kids. Their family.
And then I get pissed all of a sudden watching the world be what it is.
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u/Ok-Investigator6898 16d ago
There are people out there that think apartment living is preferable... Not for me.
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u/Appropriate-Copy-949 16d ago
May all the days in this home be this joyful! 🥹❤️❤️❤️❤️ Congratulations! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️
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u/Basic_McBitch 16d ago
Nothing happier in this world than seeing children happy and feeling special and safe.