I love all three of my children so dearly - as I'm sure most moms do. My philosophy of childrearing (for our children) is that we are raising them to go out into the world and do what they are to do. When our daughter (our only daughter) went away to school I was sad and missed her greatly - but thrilled to death that she was 'out there' doing what she needed to do. When she married, many people asked me why I didn't cry - because she was doing what she was supposed to do!! She always wanted to be friends with me - I held off and was her parent - NOW I can be her friend. And, of course, continue to be her mom... I miss her - yes. but I know she's doing what she's supposed to do. Will I miss the boys - yes, but I'm hoping they, too, will go and do what they are meant to do.