My mom just called.  She lives several hours away but still likes to come visit about once a month.  We're going to convert half of the garage to a play room for the girls but may add a  convertible couch or futon for somewhere to sit.  Alan was going to get started when summer began, but was hit with tons of overtime.  Good for the bank accounts, not so much for home projects.  Anyway, Mom doesn't want to stay in a hotel, she'd rather stay with us so she can spend her money on "her" girls.  This works well for me, I can use her for day-care when she's here :).  I'm not worried about her coming to stay.  In our family the "fish" rules apply.  Fish and family both begin to stink after three days!  With the added use of the room as sometime-guest-room, I may have a sign made to hang on the door--Mooch Motel, when relatives check in, they MUST check out!  We all have a good sense of humor as well as honor each other's privacy so I think it'll be a good (added) use of the space.  I'll have Alan begin to make his list of supplies so we can be up and running by the holidays.  Hope all of you are well and are busy making fun plans for the weekend!

Love to you all