I Miss the Grandkids

For 3 and a half days a week, I am (we are) responsible for an 11 month old boy and his six year old brother - our grandsons. They run me ragged. They wear me out. They keep me from getting my work done.

And I was grateful for the break when I returned them to their mother yesterday ... but that was yesterday.

Today, I really miss them.

Go figure.

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