Dear Lots2do, It is so hard everytime, especially the first time. I am in GA and had to leave my oldest in Boston at 17! Now I leave my middle son at the University of New Hampshire with you! LOL! My youngest, a sassy girl is staying in Georgia but will be an hour and a half away! I did make my middle son's bedroom my sewing room last winter - now he's home for the summer & I want my room back! LOL! It does get easier with time though, that I can promise you.