I've been an empty nester for quite a while now and I'm really enjoying this stage of my life! My grandchildren aren't grown, they're all still under 15, but I'm dreading the day they all grow up. Being a grandparent is such a nice gig! I love being able to spoil them, help them through their troubles, and be the "cool" (grand)parental figure. It's so hard to be seen as "cool" by your own children because you had to discipline them. I'm enjoying not having that responsibility! I'm with you, I don't like the getting older part either, but all the rest really makes up for it.