Surrey… all I can say is enjoy it while you can…. THEY COME BACK!!! :D Seriously though,,, yes its different when they leave but think of it like this… for my kids it was an adventure… they loved it.. and have to say once I got used to it I loved it too.
Mine both came back…. and I then missed the time being my own and got irritated when they messed up the house again… its natural and healthy for them to fly the nest……. enjoy :D
They both have their own houses now… its nice to go around and mess their houses up a bit :D