The title of this particular forum is " Ask a gran" the poster has asked and got various responses. Unfortunatley not necessarily the ones she wanted to hear, Obviously there is more going on , as she has hinted, than is clear here. I have four adult children, two of whom have children. One set of family live 2 hrs away and we go to look after the children once a week. Two hours is nothing , believe me. You are very fortunate.
Perhaps your daughter feels this is the perfect time to make a break , safe in the knowledge she has another adult to help support her, but on different terms from a mother /parent relationship ?? Maybe this is the opportunity she has been looking for. A reason to put a little distance between you but still close enough for mutual visiting .
Your other daughter and son in law are close by, they voluntarily moved to be nearer so you at least have their company .
Please please, for everyone's sake, try and be positive about this , encourage the children to Skype and send little letters to them and maybe a small gift. Plan visits so it can be written up on the calendar for them to see.
You might be surprised at how well it works out , and one other thing, could I just say if it doesn't, try and be non judgemental ? Welcome them back as if nothing had happened and continue supporting her.
Army horses loose on London streets
The Republic of Ireland and their tensions with migrants.