Still Teetering on that Fence

Now, another possible twist that affects my decision.

The mother of my youngest grandson may be returning full-time to finish her bachelor's degree, and MAY need some child care.

Oh, darn! How inconvenient! I may just have to think about that!

NOT!

I'd LOVE to spend extended time with him, and, also, with his older sister (whom I don't know that well, but would like to - she seems to be both intelligent and lovable).

I should find out what the updated situation in Cleveland is by sometime next, leaving me with a last-minute decision to make. Den is leaving it up to me.

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Stop! Just - STOP!

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