I feel the same way Nightowl with my GC, I get GC withdrawal symptoms if I don't see my six GC.
My last stint of four day a week babysitting regularly finished in September. I still babysit but wasn't tied to a regular routine and DD2 has other help if needed. At the moment I am visiting DS and family in Qld over Christmas and he has asked if I could stay on possibly six months or more while he studies every night and weekends to increase his qualifications. My DIL has a newish business and works until around 7pm. I am happy to help, living next door to DD2 means I can go off and do what I like and they look after the house and garden while I am away. I said okay, I let DD2 know don't expect me anytime soon. DS said he is going to tell his sisters he has enticed me with cycling every day (which I love), good weather and board games .
The only thing is I will miss a lot of my last GD at the age of three, I love that age, they are past the baby stage and I will be sad to not be there. Plus my own house to have some time to myself. The great thing is I will be able to spend more time with my two GSs who I have spent less time with.
Recently my SIL was late home and I suspected he was at the pub, I was tired and wanted to go home. I sent him a message and told him to tell his friends that his MIL was about to leave and he had to go. He took it well, he has done a lot for me, restoring the house I live in, new walls, ceilings, kitchen and bathroom. It does work both ways.
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