I have 10 grandchildren and my husband has 8. They range in age 6 months to 14 1/2 years old. We've been married 15 years so they are all 'ours.' We often accuse our adult children for 'ripping us off' of the empty nest syndrome that our friends have experienced. It seems at least one grandchild is present at any given moment. We don't actually babysit unless it's an emergency or special occasion. The older ones call and want to come over to spend time or spend the night. I rarely say 'no.' I find it too hard. That's one of the reasons why I keep working. I'm afraid if I 'retire' (I'm not really eligible yet), I'll become an expected baby-sitter. I like my grandchildren to visit.