@baymule I know how ya feel! But, I'll bet yours were more actual work than mine were. At 9 and 10 they can pretty much take care of themselves. They even cook - at home. I don't really allow that here. I know - party pooper!
They are so much fun, but that fun comes at price lol. Mainly - my body! We do a lot when they're here - even if it's just playing video games in between Scrabble and Chickenfoot games. And, all the running we do for things like the skating rink, their favorite restaurants, visiting the Great Grands. Usually after a week I'm tired and pretty much ok with them going back home. But, today I really didn't want them to go. We were all kinda weepy on the drive. They just live too stinkin' far away. And they are such good kiddos - my daughter has done a really good job with 'em.
I got a little bit of nuttin' done this afternoon except finish a book I'd started, lol. But, I ventured outside a little bit ago to start the afternoon/evening chores. Looked at the yard and decided that I had to at least start mowing. I got the front and side done and got ate UP by mosquitos. UGH. With all the rain we've had for the past couple years - we haven't had many skeeters. Can't say that now.
Still need to go do the majority of the feeding and milking. And, just to add to my workload - Maddie is locked in the trailer cuz she's in heat. I need to go let her out and hang on to Cowboy while she goes potty. Seriously thinking about a spay or neuter cuz this is just a major PIA! It's been so long since I've had both male and female dogs that I kinda forgot. Ugh. Never had any problems with any other male dogs hanging around when she was in heat except the little ankle-biter next door. Maddie = 100 lbs.... Ankle biter = maybe 5 lbs soaking wet. Makes for some funny entertainment, lol. He can't even reach her when she lays down.
Needa find something to feed DH when he gets home and guess I oughta feed the critters too.