Any boarding school mums with new boarders this term? (all boarding mums welcome)

[SoggySummer]

I thought I would start a thread for boarding mums with DC either new to boarding or starting boarding at a new school this term. Seasoned BS mums also welcome - your wisdom will be appreciated.

I am a mum of 2 DDs aged 11 and 13. Both full board and have done for a few years now. Eldest DD has just transferred from her prep school to a completely new senior school (into year 9). My youngest DD is still home for until she returns for her prep school next week.

Anyone else have a new boarder or a current boarder just returning or returned back to school?

[4happyhours]

Just started my 11 yo DS (soon to be 12yo) at lovely boarding school two weeks ago, for 18 months ahead of 13+ CE. Been having a weepy moment - just taken him back after first exeat last night and empty house = miserable!