D. Arlington wrote:
>
> "George Shirley" > wrote in message
> ...
>> D. Arlington wrote:
>>>
>>> Enjoy them now. They grow up so fast. Our three grandchildren are now
>>> all working and going to school. It's not always easy to get together
>>> with them these days.
>>
>> Our grandkids run from soon-to-be 29 yo down to 8 yo. Daughter married
>> young and had three kids, each three years apart. Those three now are
>> 29 through 23. The 29 yo and the 26 yo boys are the ones expecting new
>> youngun's now. Our son married at age 35 and has a 10 yo and an 8 yo.
>> One of our great granddaughters is 11 days younger than our youngest
>> grandchild.
>>
>> Our eldest grandkids generally call us every few weeks and come to
>> visit on holidays and at odd times when they are free. Seldom see the
>> youngest ones but we won't venture into the reasons why.
>
> It sounds like you have a nice large family and they're all ages. What a
> blessing.

We feel blessed, especially when the whole crowd of descendants goes
home after a visit and we can get back to peace and quiet. <G>