For as long as my girls have been alive, David's parents have played a crucial role in taking care of them. David has always worked very long hours, often with only one day off during the week. For weeks at a time, he might even go to work before they are awake and return home after they are asleep. As my family is in Ohio and West Virginia, and David's parents are only about 35 miles away, they are our closest relatives. Over the years it has helped me tremendously to have them to turn to. We rely on them a lot. They are extremely supportive and helpful. And our girls absolutely adore them. Without them, I would have never had a moment for myself to recuperate from the day to day, 24/7 demands of child-rearing. Ever. Thank you Wil and Betty.
My mom has been here since mid December. She plans to stay with us until mid April, maybe even returning in May, depending on when my "exchange" surgery will be. One week post op, my husband has gone back to work and the full burden of my children falls on my Mom's shoulders. My most recent arrangement with Wil and Betty, pre-surgery, was on Saturdays. David would take the girls to their house, and I would go and pick them up, mid to late afternoon. That involved David taking the car seats out of his car and leaving them for me to put in my car when I pick up the girls. The car seats are HEAVY and a bit tricky to put in. We have a "no grand parent moves the car seats" rule. The last thing we want is for any of our parents to injure themselves. Since I am now unable to move the car seats, the Saturday visit has become longer for Wil and Betty as David now picks the girls up after work, sometimes as late as 8pm, but even more crucial for my Mom's recuperation.
Thank God for Wil, Betty and my Mom, Connie. I know my girls are safe and loved when with you.
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