My husband's grand kids live a thousand miles away. We get to see them once or twice a year. The 16 year old and 15 year old keep in touch by texting. Cameron is only 7, so not so much. My four granddaughters live in the next town. I usually have one of the girls every weekend. They call and ask if they can spend the night. My daughter and granddaughter have lived with us almost her entire life. It's harder being a Grama to her because she lives with us, but I enjoy her, she keeps me young at heart!