<p>Cameo: I am in a similar situation. My husband works very long hours (someone has to pay for school!) and she is my only child. So I can relate. I must say my approach so far is very similar to Alooknac’s. I am fine unless I think about the fact that she is “gone”. The first bit up until Parents Weekend was WAY harder than now. I think seeing her in situ made it better. Only 3 more weeks and she is home for 9 days. I love the long breaks. It does help knowing she is happy. And I am enjoying being a slug around the house… Hoping to get fired up enough to do some projects but for now the slug thing is working! :-)</p>