Its a hard decision ~ With our first I watched her while mom was at work but they also lived with us. I have to say even though she was only 17 she really grew up and when she wasnt working or totally exhausted she took full responsibility of her care. Still didnt get much done though lol Just loved to watch her grow (she was a preemie and only weighed 3lbs!! I didnt care for her until she was off the feeding tube though - too much for me ~~ Dont regret a minute of it. She is 14 now and we have a special bond even though there are 5 others lol..
my other daughter is living with us with her two and she hires a sitter~~of course my health isnt as good as it was 14 years ago. We only watch DGK if no one else is available Things will change a little soon - they will be moving out but she will be going to school to better heself so we will help watch the kids as most of her classes will be in the evenings
I agree - wouldnt have missed bonding time not only with DGD but with DD (we wrent really close until DGD was born!! Maybe a part time basis would be better. You have to do the things you enjoy so you can be refreshed and happy. Since quilting is that happiness for you you need to indulge in that too!!! You deserve it!!!