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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We live in the same city as our kids and their families, and our homes are close. Their in-laws are in the next neighborhood. It's worked out great because we babysit any time we're asked and get to see our grandchildren often, and we'll be near them as we age. We also run errands for each other and take care of pets when someone goes out of town.  I'll add that we all get along very well, and my husband and I never "drop in" without at least texting to see if convenient. [/quote]

+1  When my kids were growing up, we were in the same area as my parents and a couple hours away from my DH’s parents.  It was great.  My parents did the same as you - watched the pets, babysat when needed, etc.  And, they were more than happy to do it.  The kids also got to know their grandparents.
When I was growing up in a military family, my grandparents were never close by.  I saw them every other summer or so.  I wish I had known them better.
Now that our parents are gone, my kids are so happy to have had a close relationship with their grandparents.  They have great memories - and so do we.  
I feel lucky to have had a close relationship with my parents and my DH’s parents.  I know this is not true for everyone.  
I think it is a little sad that our nation has become so transient that families are thousands of miles apart.  [/quote]

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