Grandparents divide year between two states for family
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Valerie and Glenn Cherry, a couple from Tampa, Florida, now split their time between Florida and Houston, Texas, to be close to their grandchildren.
Four years ago, after their first grandchild was born, the Cherrys began traveling to Texas for month-long visits to help their son and daughter-in-law. They wanted to be hands-on grandparents without fully relocating from Florida, where they have established friendships and social connections.
After their second grandchild arrived, the couple considered moving to Texas but didn’t want to commit to purchasing property or giving up their Florida home. Valerie Cherry discovered Landing, a rental building in downtown Houston offering flexible lease terms, and they secured a furnished apartment there. The Cherrys now spend approximately seven months each year in Houston and five months in Florida, maintaining their Tampa house as their primary residence.
They enjoy spending time with their grandchildren, helping with childcare, and participating in family activities like Halloween. They also continue to travel back to Florida to see friends and maintain their social life, with neighbors watching their Florida home while they are away.
