Nice to be needed.

Spot on, NanKate. My lot are holidaying in a big country lodge in North Wales and at present there are four grandchildren there, with four adults. I stayed a couple of days and my son, fiancée and three kids will arrive later today. Then, when one family leaves on Friday, two more adults and children will arrive. Whilst there, two year old ended up sharing my bed at 2am and mum got up at 9, feeling refreshed. Just got a text asking if I fancy going back as the children want someone to listen patiently and distract them when they start playing up. They've decided they should book it again around Christmastime and I should stay THE WHOLE TIME! It was lovely there, and so was coming home to the quiet and sanctuary of my little house

I had a similar message last week when I asked how GC were enjoying the holiday, "they are playing up" came the reply. This week they are camping and they are not that far from where we are, watch this space.

Well if they are emailing you your ticket/fare what are you waiting for?

GNs I hope that the pay rise is worth it. It would appear that you are at least appreciated and your absence has been noted.

We've already arranged to go together to Brittany in 10 days time - I'm really looking forward to it. I love having that time together and always hope for the coming into bed in the early hours for a snuggle!

We'd already booked Butlins for ourselves DS, DD, SiL and 2DGS of course SiL won't be coming now. I still see plenty of babysitting on the cards though as DD will probably go out in the evenings with her brother.
My mum used to come on holiday with us all the time when our two were young. She was brilliant, we would all go off in the car for the day and go our separate ways meeting for the journey back to the caravan. In the evenings she'd take the children back and put them to bed.

Where would the world be without grans