We didn't plan to live within walking distance of my family. Then, my sisters and parents all moved to our neighborhood.

My entire family moved to the same neighborhood in Florida. I never imagined we'd live within walking distance to my sisters and parents. John Paul Hernandez We live within walking distance of my parents, sisters, and other family members. Daily life includes driveway waves and Sunday dinners, plus a lot of clear boundaries. It's nice to have a support system close by and for our kids to grow up close to their cousins. On a typical day, I may see my cousin waving from her driveway, catch my mother or sister on a morning walk, and run into family members at the local Publix. Some days, I'll have an espresso with my father in the afternoon, or my wife will shop with my mother after work. I don't live with my extended family or have special teleportation powers.