My mother asked if the kiddo could stay with her until Wednesday.  She said she just missed her grandchild and she just wants to be around someone who she knows loves her unconditionally.  It's really not a big deal because my mother teaches at my daughter's school. The Cocolette was very excited and I got a much welcomed break. 

My mother said she would have kept her an entire week, but Dad is moving out on Thursday and she didn't want her to see it.  Dad now says he wants to try a separation.  I told mom I thought it was a good idea, but not to get her hopes up.  He could be stalling after all.  Besides, I told Mom that she may find that she doesn't even want him back after a year of being separated. I do think it's a good idea because they've been together since high school (40 years).  I don't think even he realizes what a divorce would entail.