history: My husband is working from home and we need the house to be quiet. My dad, who is retired, is taking my kids out a lot. It has helped a lot and is really wonderful of him. 
current: My husband has been home working, so the house needs to be quiet. The kids are home from summer break. My dad has been nice enough to take them out and keep them busy so we can work. 
next: That's really great that you have someone to take them out of the house and help out!