We move here 14 years ago and our 7 grandkids were all under the age of 11 yrs. I was retired and was watching one of the younger ones several times a week. While I love my grandkids, I did not retire to be a babysitter, but never shared that with my daughter or son. My wife was still working. The grandkids all lived within 15 min of us. It was very difficult for my wife to retire and to leave the grandkids. Over the years, they came down several time a year, and we would go back for Christmas. In the long run, it was the best decision for all. Three of the grandchildren are in college in Florida and we see them oftern. My daughter will be moving here in another year. There has never been resentment on our children's part for leaving. Life is very short and once in a while you have to do what is best for you. If we stayed where we grew up, out life style would never have been as great as we enjoyed the last 14 years. Your choice.
"I never made a mistake in my life. I thought I did once, but I was wrong". Thank you Charles Schulz
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