The next 19 years

[Madman]

Ours are 32 & 25. Both left for college at 19. Both partied the first year and bombed. One went back and buckled down - got her degree. The other went to school and became a Massage Therapist.

Oddly enough they still keep us somewhat busy but they manage their lives rather well. Guess we did our job. Empty nest syndrome? Had that for about two months then BIL moved in (another post). Those two months were GREAT! We still talk about it. Now my mother has moved in. Not really complaining. She is respectful, undemanding, and gives us our space. She kicks around pretty good for an 84 year old lady who is almost deaf and damn near blind.

We have three grandkids. We take care of them three days a weeks while our daughter goes to another city to work. At first it was difficult - getting used to it difficult. But they have been a joy to us. I love them dearly.