Yeah, leaving the grandchildren is tough. Particularly in that they live so close. But I can affirm that as they grow older, their lives are full of activities, leaving less time for Grandma and Grandpa. But two things are for certain...
- The grandchildren LOVE DisneyWorld and will visit as often as you'll have them. I've also been told by some friends that as they get into their teen-age years, they love all the sports activities at The Villages.
- Secondly, air fares to Chicago from Orlando are pretty cheap if you shop online in advance (try Kayak.com). We're able to travel to Chicago often for total fares for both of us of between $225-400. There's a bus from The Villages to the airport, but it's pricey. The long term parking at Orlando is quite attractive--$6-8 a day.
This year we're going north for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and a wedding in January. The kids are coming down again this year for Spring Break. Then, there's the telephone.