Empty Nesting

There's a lot of talk in the media at the moment about empty nesting with students going off to their various universities.  

Not experiencing empty nest syndrome myself yet - still got a daughter at home - but my son did go off to Birmingham University for the first time 10 days ago and I must say it was mixed emotions.  Clearly proud that he managed to get his place to study medicine - particularly with the fierce battle for places this year - but also missing him.  The house just isn't the same - it's quieter, there's less washing and ironing to do and there's more food in the house!  Can't wait to see him when he comes home for a weekend though!

Dianne