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I know my girls wanted me here, but they have lives and families too. One of them works full time, and now that the other one's 2 children are in middle school, she's going back to work. So, I really can't depend on them and I don't want to be a drain on them. They're plenty busy now. I know how it is when I only had 1 left at home (my son in 10th grade at the time), and I was working ..... it's tough and there's never enough time to get everything done. I can't do that to them and add to their loads.
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@amberpep Don't think of it as depending on them, but enjoying spending time together. We are leaving to visit our son next week, 2000 miles away. He bought a house and keeps stressing to me that he hopes we will come for extended visits. He and his girlfriend both work of course, so our days would be free, but we could enjoy them when they are available. No commitment necessary on how much time we expect from them. Your daughters and grandchildren are close enough to enjoy them like that when you are free and so are they. Take advantage of that. I wish either of mine was so close.
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Your desire to not burden your girls too much is very kind of you, Abby. I hope you have a good day.