1 1/2 gone and two to go. Oldest daughter is through college and married and the 16 year old is away in college in an early admission program.

I left at 18 and only came back to help out. I'll give my boys a place to stay in an emergency and certainly some financial help if they need it, but I'd be surprised if they aren't eager to be on their own.

Besides, it's the grandkids I want. I've been receiving graduate school education on how to spoil them from my in-laws and I'm looking forward to the payback.