I have friends who are retired and do "Grancare" for their four grandchildren. I love the daily photos they share. Because of my medical issues I can't babysit full time for my own grandchildren but I help out whenever I can. I love babysitting my grandkids and feel very fortunate that four of my seven live in our hometown. When I was a young parent 40 years ago daycare was extremely hard to find. I had never thought about it because I was raised in a culture where the grandparents and extended family provided care.  It was extremely hard to try to work and find safe, healthy day care providers. My grandmother finally came up to live with us so she could us. When she left I found a new program called a day care center and was able to utilize it until my kids started school. It was through a church other wise I couldn't have afforded it. I wish I could have stayed home with my kids but we couldn't afford it.Glad I can be here for my grandkids!