My wife was adamant, as I regularly broached the subject, that she had no problem being a snowbird should the kids stay in N.Y. and have grandkids.
Well, the kids stayed local here and upon the birth of our 1st grandkid, leaving for anywhere for longer than a month was no longer an option. It wasn't because of an absolute babysit need, but "mema" was making sure she be 1st considered to watch the grandkids. Now that we have 4 grandkids and one a recent newborn.....
.....we aren't going anywhere much longer than two weeks ever again.