I'm 70, and very fortunate and blessed to have a five year old granddaughter who lives in the same county as we do. She spends every Saturday with us, and Thursday afternoons--when kindergarten is in session I pick her up (walking distance!). When we were in COVID lockdown she was 1, and I became an essential worker in my son-in-law's business doing childcare. So, just to say--I think the old and young are perfect for each other. I find myself collecting wildflowers, playing endless pretend, telling knock knock jokes. I'm not bored or distracted or even all that responsible. I'm just...here. I'm slower and vaguer than I was at 40, to be sure, but I can easily share her world. If I wasn't a grandma I'd make sure to do some volunteering with babies or little kids. I adored my mom's parents and spent every Friday night at their house. They groaned when they had to get up from a chair and barely spoke English--but they were a huge influence for the good. Enjoyed your thoughts--thanks!