Hi all

As I eluded in my other thread about credit in the UK, me, hubby and kids have sat and talked about a 2013 return to the UK. Previous discsusions have been led usually by me crying about being homesick, making some irrational comments and then everything getting back to normal and life here (Houston, TX) continuing!

However, this discussion was far different. Talking over New Year about plans etc - classic new year stuff - we talked a little more long term and this is what we came up with:

1. 2013 provides a natural break in kids education - My eldest will graduate High School that year and my youngest will be at the right age to enter GCSEs in UK schools that September.
2. Grandkids are on the way (I'm only 37 but my 48 year old hubby has kids from previosy marriage in their mid-late twenties) and we want to be a part of that, and all the other children/Godchildren that are in the UK
3. UK has always been home and I have never not felt that - don't dislike Houston as it offers us some lovely stuff - but that doesn't make it home
4. Foundation of US culture is not for me
5. Have always knee-jerked previously about wanting to go home but never been in a position to do it, so wanted to change that and start planning so that we are in a position to do it in a calm fashion. This gives us all a chance to transition into the idea and financially prepare

So, amazingly, the journey seems to be set! We are realistic in that two years can be considered both the blink of an eye, but also a time period where lots of things can change. The main point is, if we plan for a return (finances etc), then if we chose not to in 2013, there's no harm done. If we chose to, then we're ready and it will be a smoother process.

Thought I would share, as always love this site for input etc.

Sounds like a great plan, you must be walking on air now it's in motion.
Funny thing is

Previous discsusions have been led usually by me crying about being homesick, making some irrational comments and then everything getting back to normal and life here (Houston, TX) continuing!
That what we kept doing. Dh finally got a clue when oldest Ds went back and in 2012 next on graduates and we are to be off, only the darn house to get shot of.

Your conversations with your husband sound like mine. I've stopped crying since he started to come round, but I suspect the next battle will be over how long we wait. I really don't want to drag this out too long but he wants to be very methodical.

2013 sounds like your window of opportunity, do it before your children get partners, get married, have children of their own, then you will be in a very different position.....

Carpe Diem!!

Roll on 2013 for you then It must be a huge relief for you to finally have some solid plans in place.

Crying conversations sounds like me and my parents. So my friend and I are making plans to go to Scotland in November. Then back on down to England and settling in London - I want to see my homeland from top to bottom.

Good lord we are a bunch of cryers

Another cryer here.....but no one ever listened

Awww (hugs)

I'm not at the crying stage yet, I'm still at the numb bewildered stage

Congratulations on the plan! Is your high school graduate ok with the move? We are thinking of doing the same but there may be some reluctance from our teen.

Funnily enough it's my youngest that has more of the issue. They will be just finishing Freshman year in High School but because they have been here since they were 7 they feel more at home here. My eldest, the high schoool graduate, has always talked about going home to the UK (albeit for stupid reasons!), but is much more on board. Weird how these things work.

I just know if we don't do it then, we'll be here forever and although I'm uncertain like the rest of us about the right here, right now, I definitely know that forever is not what I want.

Wow you sound much like us. My husband is the UKC and needless to say he can't wait to go back. We are looking at somtime in 2012 for a few reasons. If it was up to him it would be sooner rather than later, but sadly we cannot. It does feel good to know the plans are put into motion, only killer part is that he had to apply to life conditions on his GC this last Nov. Money out the door for a GC he won't use much longer

I see you are in TX as well. <waves> hi neighbor