"My grandchildren live 3000 miles away, so I don't get to see them nearly as often as I'd like. Recently, I took a three-week break from my regularly scheduled life to help take care of them while their nanny was away. My son and daughter-in-law both work full-time, and I was eager to pitch in and help with school runs, meal prep, baths, and bedtime."
"It didn't seem that long ago that I was the primary caregiver for my five children, so the daily routine felt very familiar. So familiar, in fact, that it was easy to fall back into old patterns. However, my old routine from years ago did not work for these children. They had their own way of doing things, and it was my turn to adapt."
I spent three weeks caring for grandchildren who live 3000 miles away to help while their nanny was away. I handled school runs, meal prep, baths, and bedtime. Old caregiving routines from raising five children felt familiar but proved unsuitable for this household. My granddaughter bonded quickly and eagerly greeted me despite infrequent visits. My grandson warmed up slowly and connected through feeding. Mornings in this home are gentler than the strict schedule I once enforced. I learned to choose different battles, adapt to the children's routines, and prioritize support and bonding over imposing past rules.
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