The idea of sending off your youngest when you're a single parent is expecially daunting. It makes for a REALLY quiet house. It's definitely made a difference planning for my future and what I want to do before my daughter goes off in the fall. Oh yes, I also have one beautiful boomeranger at home. Though I'll miss her, I know how busy I'll be with my business, friends who I will now have time and freedom to hang with, and community activities where I'm needed. But yes, I'll still miss her terribly.