Thanks girls for all of the empathy...I have really been afraid to say any of this out loud...my friends kept telling me how great I would feel when my kids all left..but guess what...it doesn't feel very good yet...I miss having them here, laughing and talking and I really miss all of the hugs and kisses..but maybe it will grow on me...DJ..Where in Philly does your child go to school? My Youngest is a Junior at St. Joe's...talk to you all soon, Nancy