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life plans, when I was younger, I always plan for retirement , saved money, but took my girls, camping all over the states, from Wyoming to Maine to Tennessee, and everywhere in between, always plan to retire early and travel and hunt and trap other states, well now I'm raising my grandkids, at 63, almost, and won't be able to do what we plan for 13 more years, plus have to try and save for college for two more kids, People say to us . that's great that you can raise your grandkids, Yes it is great for the kids, but not for the grandparents, you are no longer grandparents, you become, mom and dad, you have to discipline them, you have to do home with them, you have to answer, a thousand questions of why and how come each day, and every day, more dishes to clean, more laundry to do, higher eclectic bills, much higher food bills, if we want to go to dinner, we have to find a sitter, that wants, 10 dollars a hour plus tip, lots want 20 a hour because of two kids, hopefully went they get older, they will help around the house more, RANT OVER, sorry
I learned early on, nothing lasts forever and the best plans often never work out. We adopted late in life which has thrown a minor kink in some plans, but to be honest, I wouldn’t trade it for the world. Granted late in life was mid 40’s and not 63, but still.
life plans, when I was younger, I always plan for retirement , saved money, but took my girls, camping all over the states, from Wyoming to Maine to Tennessee, and everywhere in between, always plan to retire early and travel and hunt and trap other states, well now I'm raising my grandkids, at 63, almost, and won't be able to do what we plan for 13 more years, plus have to try and save for college for two more kids, People say to us . that's great that you can raise your grandkids, Yes it is great for the kids, but not for the grandparents, you are no longer grandparents, you become, mom and dad, you have to discipline them, you have to do home with them, you have to answer, a thousand questions of why and how come each day, and every day, more dishes to clean, more laundry to do, higher eclectic bills, much higher food bills, if we want to go to dinner, we have to find a sitter, that wants, 10 dollars a hour plus tip, lots want 20 a hour because of two kids, hopefully went they get older, they will help around the house more, RANT OVER, sorry
It is great that you are taking care of them. We had 4 of our grandkids a lot the last several years because of my daughter’s divorce. They have moved to Tennessee now so the house seems empty. Enjoy them while you can.
I would never not take my grandkids ( if I ever get any) but that would be very hard pill to swallow looking at my kids and even remotely having to raise their kids. It is very common today grandparents raising grandchildren. Shows how our society is failing.
It sucks your plans have drastically changed but it's a blessing you have the ability and willingness to be there and step in when needed.
Your plans sound a lot like mine and I'm 20 years behind you. I may be in your position myself one of these days. Life happens it stinks your plans have been forced to change.
Hope you find peace with your situation. I have. We're pretty much raising our great granddaughter. We're both 65. It's just part of what life hands you sometimes. As far as paying for college.....my family you pay for your own college and learn responsibility, but that's just our way. This was my parents, us, our kids,and grandchildren. Now an 8 year old great granddaughter. If they don't want college there's skilled trades and the service available to all. My father told me the military will GREATLY reduce your college bill.
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I am in the same boat as you. I’m 56 and raising 2 grand kids for the last 4 years. I feel pretty much as you do. I love them to death and wouldn’t trade them for anything but retirement is a long way down the road if at all
It's a blessing , imagine if you will , your grandchildren ( flesh and blood ) in foster care .
The wife and I are raising our 4 yr grand daughter in a 50/50 arrangement with her mother.
I wish she was with us 100% as I miss her when she's gone . It's unsettling knowing I can't protect her when she's at her mother's house . The wife says let it go .....nothing we can do ....it is what it is
The world is full of evil , if you can raise/protect your grand children, do it
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How on earth do you deal with your children not taking care of their children? To me that seems like the most difficult part and can't wrap my head around the emotions that would bring up to deal with. One thing is for sure is that you are all very strong individuals. And you have very lucky grandchildren.
