To be a sobbing mess because DC have gone away for two weeks?

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DC are 10 and 12. Just dropped them at the airport, with my parents, sister and her brood (to whom they're very close as her DC are similar ages). They're going away for two weeks holiday while DH and I stay home to work.

DC have been excited and I know they'll have a great time but they were sobbing so much when I left. I'm still crying now. Longest they've been away before is four nights.

Am I being selfish?

Nope dd went to the states for 3 weeks this morning. I will miss her loads, but dp and I have some fab plans including a trip away ourselves next week.

Ragwort another one here who didn't feel at all bad about my dd being away, enjoyed the change and the rest.

People can't help what they feel, but I think it is healthier all round if one can enjoy oneself while the children are there and enjoy oneself while they are away.

My MIL was very clingy with her youngest child and I promised myself I would not be like that.