I have 2 children of my own (40 & 33) and my husband has two children (40 & 38) - we have been empty nesters since my daughter went to college which was about 13 years ago. However, we have had a 17 year old grandson live with us for almost a year (didn't like our rules and wanted to go back to OK.) and we now have a 10 yr. old granddaughter living with us since this past Feb. I will be 65 this year - my husband just retired - and I feel more tied down now than ever. But you do what you have to do!!! Maybe these kids mother will get her act together and raise her children without lots of drama and men!