Fourteen year old granddaughter is harder to mind than when she was two - Part II

Update:
Things went well this time around! Twins came straight home with us after school every day. They did their homework, ate dinner, played Rummy with us on Wed night and we baked cookies on Thu night. They walked the dog every day (and didn't forget to feed him), put out the garbage, helped clear the table etc. all of this without any eye rolling or complaints.
On Friday, we rented a movie 'Dog's Purpose'. Despite initial reluctance, they sat down to watch with us. DGD later declared that she 'loved' it and DGS said it was 'really good'.

On Saturday afternoon/evening there was a birthday party (we drove them to and back). DD also left us four tickets for Sunday afternoon matinee (live play of Mary Poppins) and we took them to a restaurant afterwards. Their other grandma arrived right on schedule Monday morning and we handed her the house keys with a few instructions (and much relief). DD and SIL arrive Friday.

Well done, Willa!

Agree with NandG and Kitspurr.

Glad it all is working out fine. Hope you have a lovely 5 days!

So glad you had a happy ending.

NanaandGrampy, exactly.

Thats a great outcome Willa

I think it says a lot Willa about the good, adult relationship you have with your daughter. I hope this visit goes smoothly .

Maybe the parents will now follow your guidance and set more boundaries and remember who is the adult.

Well done indeed! Teenage girls (I have no experience of boys) need firm (but fair) boundaries and you gave them a sense of security. It is brilliant that all this was achieved without a major falling out. Such good news.

Oh*Willa*, I'm so glad it all ended well. Being distanced from one's DCs for such silly reasons is so very sad!
Well done for being firm but tactful.

Oh well done, Willa! How heart warming to hear of a good resolution to a problem. Thank you for sharing that with us. I'm hoping it will give me courage if and when I need it....! (I used to think grandparenting would be a doddle! Maybe sitting on the sofa with one arm round a child, reading a book - hah!)

So pleased it all turned out well for all concerned. And thank you letting us know the outcome, as often I wonder how peoples situations turned out after giving advise and always hope it is a happy ending.

Glad to hear of the good outcome, willa. I've recently had to do a bit of drawing lines that aren't to be crossed by a certain teenager. It can be hard work but it's worth it when they finally get where you're coming from.

That sounds better willa. Well done . Wishing you all a happy visit with less worry and exhaustion.