Today was one of those days when the granddaughters came home early from school without my knowledge. Aubrey and R. arrived mid-afternoon from their Science Week fair, then Angelique from college soon after. I was napping all throughout and was surprised to discover, on a weekday evening, that I was not alone.

Ordered dinner for the three and we had exquisite chocolate bonbons from my sister Lourdes after.

I recall at least two instances in which I left home for a while, thinking that I was all alone, then coming home to read Messages such as "Grandpa, where are you?"

These are cases indicating that a single grandparent must stay home as often as is possible.