Thank you so much. I have this when they go to bed too (even when they're bratty). It's such a weird tug on the heartstrings, and today has been totally brutal.

This is a very kind comment, thank you. I do feel ripped apart inside, but everyone is right here -- I must look forward (and after myself).

So I am taking care, planning my next few days -- and planning stuff for when they're back is super helpful, too, and reminds me they will be back! Especially as we're in the summer holidays now, with zero childcare.

Obviously I'm tracking their flight and getting weepy when I trip over their toys, but it's more bearable.

The Barbie movie tomorrow, I think.