How did you feel when your dc left home?

[ILikeGlitter]

My dc are all under 10 but the thought of them leaving home really upsets me. I know it won't happen for a good few years yet but I still can't stop thinking about it as time is ticking.

Does it get easier as they get older and you realize they are actually very independent? Or will I always feel sadness at the thought of them leaving?

I know it's a normal thing to do and if they were still living with me well into adulthood I would probably feel more sadness for them then me.

So how did you feel when your dc left home? Was it different for each child? Was it worse when the youngest left?

I am anticipating feeling quite happy about it. I don't dread it. Both kids are under ten atm. Dh and I talk about downsizing, travelling together without them etc. We have things we are looking forward to once the kids become adults.